US Bridges

TR 249 over Little Spring Creek

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 1.0 MI N Curran · Structure no. 084313100000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 249 over Little Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 249 over Little Spring Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 249
CrossesLittle Spring Creek
Location1.0 MI N Curran
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.75633, -89.76616
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2022)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 249 over Little Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 249 over Little Spring Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does TR 249 over Little Spring Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 249 over Little Spring Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns TR 249 over Little Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.