US Bridges

TR-257 over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Illinois · 1200N/1680E · Structure no. 037335400000000

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-257 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR-257 over Spring Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 78 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-257
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1200N/1680E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.32439, -90.1118
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic27 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-257 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is TR-257 over Spring 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR-257 over Spring Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR-257 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns TR-257 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.