TR-280 over Crooked Creek
GoodMarion County, Illinois · 2 MI SE Salem · Structure no. 061318300000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-280 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-280 over Crooked Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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-280 over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-280 over Crooked 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR-280 over Crooked Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is TR-280 over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-280 over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.