US Bridges

TR 244 (2000 E Rd) over Brushy Branch

Good

Christian County, Illinois · 0.20 MI N TR 217A · Structure no. 011342700000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 244 (2000 E Rd) over Brushy Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 244 (2000 E Rd) over Brushy Branch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 244 (2000 E Rd)
CrossesBrushy Branch
Location0.20 MI N TR 217A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.51255, -89.15694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic55 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 244 (2000 E Rd) over Brushy Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 244 (2000 E Rd) over Brushy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 244 (2000 E Rd) over Brushy Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 244 (2000 E Rd) over Brushy Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 244 (2000 E Rd) over Brushy Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.