TR 260 over N. Pope Creek
GoodMercer County, Illinois · CTR-20-T14NR1W · Structure no. 066461900000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 260 over N. Pope Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 260 over N. Pope Creek in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 260 over N. Pope Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 260 over N. Pope 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 260 over N. Pope Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is TR 260 over N. Pope Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 260 over N. Pope Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.