TR 256 over Creek
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · 1 MI NW Teutopolis · Structure no. 025331700000000
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 256 over Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron frame carrying TR 256 over Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 256 over Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 256 over 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR 256 over Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 256 over Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns TR 256 over Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.