TR-26 over Flat Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NE Vernon · Structure no. 061306200000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-26 over Flat Creek is a concrete other carrying TR-26 over Flat Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-26 over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-26 over Flat Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does TR-26 over Flat Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is TR-26 over Flat Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns TR-26 over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.