TR 256 Meridian Ro over Flat Branch
GoodChristian County, Illinois · 2MI SE Stonington · Structure no. 011330200000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 264 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 256 Meridian Ro over Flat Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 256 Meridian Ro over Flat Branch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 8 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, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 256 Meridian Ro over Flat Branch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 256 Meridian Ro over Flat Branch 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does TR 256 Meridian Ro over Flat Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is TR 256 Meridian Ro over Flat Branch?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 256 Meridian Ro over Flat Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.