TR 281 a over E Br Hurricane Creek
FairColes County, Illinois · 2.1 MI SE of Hutton · Structure no. 015329900000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 281 a over E Br Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 281 a over E Br Hurricane Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 281 a over E Br Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 281 a over E Br Hurricane 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 281 a over E Br Hurricane Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is TR 281 a over E Br Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 281 a over E Br Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.