US Bridges

Il 267 over Taylor Creek

Good

Greene County, Illinois · 0.1 M N Rockbridge · Structure no. 031004300000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 267 over Taylor Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 267 over Taylor Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2046. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 267
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location0.1 M N Rockbridge
RouteState Highway 267
CountyGreene County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.28462, -90.20696
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,121 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 267 over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 267 over Taylor 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Il 267 over Taylor Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Il 267 over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Il 267 over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.