TR 2 over Clear Creek Spur
PoorPosted for loadChristian County, Illinois · 6 MI W Palmer · Structure no. 011504400000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 2 over Clear Creek Spur is a steel culvert carrying TR 2 over Clear Creek Spur in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 2 over Clear Creek Spur built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 2 over Clear Creek Spur 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 2023.
How much traffic does TR 2 over Clear Creek Spur carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is TR 2 over Clear Creek Spur?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns TR 2 over Clear Creek Spur?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.