US Bridges

TR-256 (piney CR R over Piney Branch CR

Good

Randolph County, Illinois · 2 MI SW of Shiloh · Structure no. 079429100000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-256 (piney CR R over Piney Branch CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-256 (piney CR R over Piney Branch CR in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesTR-256 (piney CR R
CrossesPiney Branch CR
Location2 MI SW of Shiloh
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.90056, -89.65242
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-256 (piney CR R over Piney Branch CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-256 (piney CR R over Piney Branch CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does TR-256 (piney CR R over Piney Branch CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is TR-256 (piney CR R over Piney Branch CR?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR-256 (piney CR R over Piney Branch CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.