US Bridges

Curran TR249 over Little Spring Creek

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 2.5 NE of Curran · Structure no. 084353000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curran TR249 over Little Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Curran TR249 over Little Spring Creek in Sangamon 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 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, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCurran TR249
CrossesLittle Spring Creek
Location2.5 NE of Curran
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.56586, -89.90609
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Curran TR249 over Little Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curran TR249 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Curran TR249 over Little Spring Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Curran TR249 over Little Spring Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Curran TR249 over Little Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.