TR 269 over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadChristian County, Illinois · 0.75 MI W. Palmer · Structure no. 011321100000000
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 269 over Bear Creek is a concrete other carrying TR 269 over Bear Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 18 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 269 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 269 over Bear 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR 269 over Bear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR 269 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns TR 269 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.