TR 262 over Little Creek
FairClark County, Illinois · 2 MI W Walnut Prairi · Structure no. 012310300000000
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 262 over Little Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 262 over Little Creek in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 78 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 262 over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is TR 262 over Little 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does TR 262 over Little Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 262 over Little Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns TR 262 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.