TR 234 over Dry Fork Creek
GoodBrown County, Illinois · 5 MI E Siloam Spring · Structure no. 005310000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 234 over Dry Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 234 over Dry Fork Creek in Brown 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 234 over Dry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 234 over Dry Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does TR 234 over Dry Fork Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is TR 234 over Dry Fork Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 234 over Dry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.