TR 297 River RD over Skillet Fork Creek
GoodMarion County, Illinois · 3 MI SE of Iuka · Structure no. 061332300000000
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 297 River RD over Skillet Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 297 River RD over Skillet Fork Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 297 River RD over Skillet Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 297 River RD over Skillet Fork 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does TR 297 River RD over Skillet Fork Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 297 River RD over Skillet Fork Creek?
The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 297 River RD over Skillet Fork Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.