TR 244 over Mark S Creek
FairGreene County, Illinois · 5 MI NE Roodhouse · Structure no. 031505400000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 244 over Mark S Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 244 over Mark S Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 244 over Mark S Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 244 over Mark S 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does TR 244 over Mark S Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 244 over Mark S Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 244 over Mark S Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.