Wood Road TR 278 over Creek
GoodJackson County, Illinois · West Line SECT18-9-1 · Structure no. 039316600000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wood Road TR 278 over Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wood Road TR 278 over Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wood Road TR 278 over Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wood Road TR 278 over 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Wood Road TR 278 over Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Wood Road TR 278 over Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Wood Road TR 278 over Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.