US Bridges

TR 259 over Brush Creek

Good

Jasper County, Illinois · 2.0 Mi. South Newton · Structure no. 040327000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 259 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 259 over Brush Creek in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 259
CrossesBrush Creek
Location2.0 Mi. South Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.95327, -88.15644
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic77 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 259 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 259 over Brush 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does TR 259 over Brush Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is TR 259 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 259 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.