US Bridges

TR 284 over S Fork Mckee Creek

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · 1.2 MI NE N Salem · Structure no. 075500400000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 284 over S Fork Mckee Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR 284 over S Fork Mckee Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 284
CrossesS Fork Mckee Creek
Location1.2 MI NE N Salem
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPike County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.72984, -90.83038
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic348 by 2046
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 284 over S Fork Mckee Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 284 over S Fork Mckee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does TR 284 over S Fork Mckee Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is TR 284 over S Fork Mckee Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns TR 284 over S Fork Mckee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.