TR 278 over Collier Creek
FairPerry County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N of Tamaroa · Structure no. 073315200000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 278 over Collier Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 278 over Collier Creek in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 278 over Collier Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 278 over Collier 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 278 over Collier Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is TR 278 over Collier Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 278 over Collier Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.