TR 260 over Conover Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMorgan County, Illinois · 3.5 MI E Literberry · Structure no. 069311500000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 260 over Conover Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 260 over Conover Creek in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 260 over Conover Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 260 over Conover 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 260 over Conover Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is TR 260 over Conover Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns TR 260 over Conover Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.