TR 263 over Coal Creek
FairChristian County, Illinois · 2.0 MI S Pana · Structure no. 011338000000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 263 over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 263 over Coal Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 263 over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 263 over Coal 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 2023.
How much traffic does TR 263 over Coal Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is TR 263 over Coal Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 263 over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.