TR-284 over Creek
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Illinois · 4 MI SE Flora · Structure no. 013310900000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-284 over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-284 over Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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-284 over Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-284 over Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does TR-284 over Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR-284 over Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns TR-284 over Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.