TR-281 over Buck Creek
PoorClay County, Illinois · 4 MI NW Flora · Structure no. 013319200000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-281 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-281 over Buck Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-281 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-281 over Buck 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does TR-281 over Buck Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR-281 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-281 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.