US Bridges

TR 257 over Branch Frazier Creek

Fair

Adams County, Illinois · 2.9 MI N Quincy · Structure no. 001328600000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 257 over Branch Frazier Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 257 over Branch Frazier Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 257
CrossesBranch Frazier Creek
Location2.9 MI N Quincy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.00781, -91.40224
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 257 over Branch Frazier Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 257 over Branch Frazier Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does TR 257 over Branch Frazier Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 257 over Branch Frazier Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 257 over Branch Frazier Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.