TR 266 over Birch Creek
GoodCumberland County, Illinois · 1 MI S Vevay Park · Structure no. 018315200000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 266 over Birch Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 266 over Birch Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 266 over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 266 over Birch 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 266 over Birch Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is TR 266 over Birch Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 266 over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.