TR 249 over Adams Creek
PoorBureau County, Illinois · 1 Mi. W. of Ladd · Structure no. 006413600000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 249 over Adams Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 249 over Adams Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 249 over Adams Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 249 over Adams Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does TR 249 over Adams Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 249 over Adams Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 249 over Adams Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.