US Bridges

TR-249 (rinaker RD over Hurricane Creek

Good

Macoupin County, Illinois · 0.80 W Shipman Blktp · Structure no. 059344000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-249 (rinaker RD over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-249 (rinaker RD over Hurricane Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-249 (rinaker RD
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.80 W Shipman Blktp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacoupin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.25885, -89.91777
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2021)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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-249 (rinaker RD over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-249 (rinaker RD over Hurricane 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does TR-249 (rinaker RD over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR-249 (rinaker RD over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR-249 (rinaker RD over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.