US Bridges

TR-254 over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Illinois · 1 MI S West York · Structure no. 017321800000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-254 over Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR-254 over Raccoon Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-254
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location1 MI S West York
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.15773, -87.67826
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-254 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-254 over Raccoon 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does TR-254 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR-254 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR-254 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.