TR-226 over Buck Creek
GoodClay County, Illinois · 1.7 MI NE Flora · Structure no. 013321700000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-226 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-226 over Buck Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-226 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-226 over Buck 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 2023.
How much traffic does TR-226 over Buck Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR-226 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-226 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.