US Bridges

TR 245 over Locust Creek

Fair

Christian County, Illinois · 1.5 MI SW Owaneco · Structure no. 011337300000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 245 over Locust Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 245 over Locust Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 245
CrossesLocust Creek
Location1.5 MI SW Owaneco
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.47291, -89.21569
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 245 over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 245 over Locust Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 245 over Locust Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 245 over Locust Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 245 over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.