TR 244 over Flat Branch
PoorChristian County, Illinois · 2.5MI SE Stonington · Structure no. 011332800000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 244 over Flat Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 244 over Flat Branch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 244 over Flat Branch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 244 over Flat Branch 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 244 over Flat Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 244 over Flat Branch?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 244 over Flat Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.