TR 280 over Flat Branch Creek
GoodClay County, Illinois · 3 MI SW Sailor Sprgs · Structure no. 013324000000000
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 280 over Flat Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 280 over Flat Branch Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 280 over Flat Branch Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 280 over Flat Branch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does TR 280 over Flat Branch Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 280 over Flat Branch Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 280 over Flat Branch Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.