TR 255 over Trib to Bessie Creek
GoodFranklin County, Illinois · 725N 1770E · Structure no. 028334500000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 255 over Trib to Bessie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 255 over Trib to Bessie Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 255 over Trib to Bessie Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 255 over Trib to Bessie 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 255 over Trib to Bessie Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is TR 255 over Trib to Bessie Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 255 over Trib to Bessie Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.