US Bridges

TR 288 over Corbett Branch

Poor

Christian County, Illinois · 1.5MI NE Pana · Structure no. 011501400000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 288 over Corbett Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 288 over Corbett Branch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 288
CrossesCorbett Branch
Location1.5MI NE Pana
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.41696, -89.06236
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 288 over Corbett Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 288 over Corbett 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does TR 288 over Corbett Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 288 over Corbett Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns TR 288 over Corbett Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.