TR 258 over Whetstone Creek
FairColes County, Illinois · 4 MI N of Hutton · Structure no. 015320000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 258 over Whetstone Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 258 over Whetstone Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 258 over Whetstone Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 258 over Whetstone Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 258 over Whetstone Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 258 over Whetstone Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns TR 258 over Whetstone Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.