US Bridges

TR 264 over Bull Creek

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 5 M1 E of Grant Park · Structure no. 046341500000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 264 over Bull Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying TR 264 over Bull Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 264
CrossesBull Creek
Location5 M1 E of Grant Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.24479, -87.55306
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic26 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 264 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 264 over Bull 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 264 over Bull Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR 264 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns TR 264 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.