TR 265 over Middle Fork Creek
FairFranklin County, Illinois · TR 265 Ov Mid Fk Ck · Structure no. 028308700000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 265 over Middle Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR 265 over Middle Fork Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 125 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 265 over Middle Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is TR 265 over Middle Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does TR 265 over Middle Fork Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is TR 265 over Middle Fork Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns TR 265 over Middle Fork Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.