US Bridges

TR 290 over Linn Creek

Good

Fayette County, Illinois · 4 MI NE Correct Ctr · Structure no. 026502700000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 290 over Linn Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR 290 over Linn Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 290
CrossesLinn Creek
Location4 MI NE Correct Ctr
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.05021, -89.01622
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic102 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 290 over Linn Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 290 over Linn 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 290 over Linn Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 290 over Linn Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns TR 290 over Linn Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.