TR 244 over Walnut Creek
PoorKnox County, Illinois · NE-22-T13NR3E · Structure no. 048314200000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 244 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 244 over Walnut Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 244 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 244 over Walnut Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does TR 244 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is TR 244 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 244 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.