TR 250 a over Polecat Creek
PoorPosted for loadColes County, Illinois · 3.8 MI SW Ashmore · Structure no. 015315200000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 250 a over Polecat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 250 a over Polecat Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 250 a over Polecat Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 250 a over Polecat 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 250 a over Polecat Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR 250 a over Polecat Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns TR 250 a over Polecat Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.