US Bridges

TR 244B over Fivemile Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 1770 N 2900 E · Structure no. 053401100000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 244B over Fivemile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 244B over Fivemile Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5 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 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 244B
CrossesFivemile Creek
Location1770 N 2900 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.88687, -88.37541
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 244B over Fivemile Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 244B over Fivemile 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does TR 244B over Fivemile Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is TR 244B over Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 244B over Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.