US Bridges

TR-264 over Drainage Ditch

Poor

Jasper County, Illinois · 1.4 MI NW ST Marie · Structure no. 040500100000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-264 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying TR-264 over Drainage Ditch in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesTR-264
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.4 MI NW ST Marie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJasper County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.94665, -88.0421
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic26 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-264 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-264 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does TR-264 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR-264 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR-264 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.