TR-246 over Raccoon Creek
GoodMarion County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SW Cartter · Structure no. 061311600000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-246 over Raccoon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-246 over Raccoon Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 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 | 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-246 over Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-246 over Raccoon 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does TR-246 over Raccoon Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR-246 over Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR-246 over Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.