US Bridges

TR 288 over Trib Salt Creek TR

Good

Effingham County, Illinois · 2.0 Mi. N of Ttown · Structure no. 025332900000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 288 over Trib Salt Creek TR is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - thru carrying TR 288 over Trib Salt Creek TR in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 288
CrossesTrib Salt Creek TR
Location2.0 Mi. N of Ttown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.16947, -88.46719
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic371 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 288 over Trib Salt Creek TR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 288 over Trib Salt Creek TR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 288 over Trib Salt Creek TR carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 288 over Trib Salt Creek TR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns TR 288 over Trib Salt Creek TR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.