US Bridges

TR 256A over South Lick Creek

Good

Greene County, Illinois · 2250N;2000E · Structure no. 031522300000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 256A over South Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 256A over South Lick Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 256A
CrossesSouth Lick Creek
Location2250N;2000E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.44039, -90.2459
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks19%
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 256A over South Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 256A over South Lick 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does TR 256A over South Lick Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is TR 256A over South Lick Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 256A over South Lick Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.