TR 256 over Little Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadMorgan County, Illinois · 2 Mi. W. Yatesville · Structure no. 069301400000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 256 over Little Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 256 over Little Indian Creek in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 256 over Little Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 256 over Little Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does TR 256 over Little Indian Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is TR 256 over Little Indian Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns TR 256 over Little Indian Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.