TR 241 over Brush Creek
PoorPosted for loadChristian County, Illinois · 1.3 M Ese Clarksdale · Structure no. 011318700000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 241 over Brush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 241 over Brush Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 241 over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 241 over Brush 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does TR 241 over Brush Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR 241 over Brush Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns TR 241 over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.