TR-278 over South Creek
GoodMarion County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Cartter · Structure no. 061322700000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-278 over South Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-278 over South Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 28 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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-278 over South Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-278 over South 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does TR-278 over South Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is TR-278 over South Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR-278 over South Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.