TR 251C over Shavetail Creek
FairIroquois County, Illinois · 1M E of Ill 49 · Structure no. 038310400000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 251C over Shavetail Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 251C over Shavetail Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 251C over Shavetail Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 251C over Shavetail 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does TR 251C over Shavetail Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is TR 251C over Shavetail Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 251C over Shavetail Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.