TR 297B over Brushy Fork Creek
FairPerry County, Illinois · 1 MI N Jackson CO · Structure no. 073311000000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 297B over Brushy Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 297B over Brushy Fork Creek in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 297B over Brushy Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 297B over Brushy Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 297B over Brushy Fork Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is TR 297B over Brushy Fork Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns TR 297B over Brushy Fork Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.