TR 256 Fort Daniel over Big Creek
GoodMacon County, Illinois · 2.7 MI NE Mt Zion · Structure no. 058338900000000
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 256 Fort Daniel over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 256 Fort Daniel over Big Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 256 Fort Daniel over Big Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 256 Fort Daniel over Big 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does TR 256 Fort Daniel over Big Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is TR 256 Fort Daniel over Big Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 256 Fort Daniel over Big Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.