US Bridges

TR 288 over Stephens Creek

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · 2MI NW of T-Sonville · Structure no. 028320300000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 288 over Stephens Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 288 over Stephens Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 288
CrossesStephens Creek
Location2MI NW of T-Sonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.92196, -88.81713
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Stephens Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 288 over Stephens 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does TR 288 over Stephens Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is TR 288 over Stephens Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 288 over Stephens Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.