US Bridges

TR-259 over Rayse Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · 3 MI W Woodlawn · Structure no. 041373500000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-259 over Rayse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-259 over Rayse Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-259
CrossesRayse Creek
Location3 MI W Woodlawn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.32794, -89.10668
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks46%
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-259 over Rayse Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-259 over Rayse 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does TR-259 over Rayse Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is TR-259 over Rayse Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR-259 over Rayse Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.