TR 276 over Polecat Creek
GoodColes County, Illinois · 1.5 MI SW Ashmore · Structure no. 015328700000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 276 over Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 276 over Polecat Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 276 over Polecat Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 276 over Polecat 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR 276 over Polecat Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is TR 276 over Polecat Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns TR 276 over Polecat Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.