TR 268 over Lost Creek
GoodCumberland County, Illinois · 1.4 SE Union Center · Structure no. 018314300000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 268 over Lost Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 268 over Lost Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 268 over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 268 over Lost 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does TR 268 over Lost Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is TR 268 over Lost Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 268 over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.