US Bridges

TR-208 over Elm Creek

Good

Clay County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Flora · Structure no. 013321400000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-208 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-208 over Elm Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR-208
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.5 MI N Flora
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.69883, -88.47991
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-208 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-208 over Elm Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2021.

How much traffic does TR-208 over Elm Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR-208 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR-208 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.