TR 242 over Hurricane Creek
GoodColes County, Illinois · 1 MI SW of Hutton · Structure no. 015333900000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 242 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 242 over Hurricane Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 242 over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 242 over Hurricane 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 242 over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is TR 242 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns TR 242 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.