TR-238 over Little Bishop Creek
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · 3 MI SW Elliotstown · Structure no. 025330100000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-238 over Little Bishop Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-238 over Little Bishop Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-238 over Little Bishop Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-238 over Little Bishop 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does TR-238 over Little Bishop Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR-238 over Little Bishop Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-238 over Little Bishop Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.