TR 268 over Birch Creek
FairCumberland County, Illinois · 1 MI SE Vevay Park · Structure no. 018313000000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 268 over Birch Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 268 over Birch Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 268 over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 268 over Birch 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does TR 268 over Birch Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR 268 over Birch Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 268 over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.