US Bridges

TR 278 over Trib Tilley Creek

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · 250N-1750E · Structure no. 028330000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 278 over Trib Tilley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 278 over Trib Tilley Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 278
CrossesTrib Tilley Creek
Location250N-1750E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.90069, -88.8262
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 278 over Trib Tilley Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 278 over Trib Tilley 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 278 over Trib Tilley Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is TR 278 over Trib Tilley Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 278 over Trib Tilley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.