TR 268 over Town Creek
GoodMcDonough County, Illinois · NE-35-T7NR3W · Structure no. 055430500000000
- Built
- 1899
- 126 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 268 over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 268 over Town Creek in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 126 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 268 over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is TR 268 over Town Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does TR 268 over Town Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is TR 268 over Town Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns TR 268 over Town Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.