TR 248 over Troublesome Creek
GoodMcDonough County, Illinois · NW-26-T5NR3W · Structure no. 055510900000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 248 over Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 248 over Troublesome Creek in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 248 over Troublesome Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 248 over Troublesome 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR 248 over Troublesome Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is TR 248 over Troublesome Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns TR 248 over Troublesome Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.