US Bridges

TR 281 over Lick Creek Trib

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 0.43 MI W TR 8 · Structure no. 084553800000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 281 over Lick Creek Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 281 over Lick Creek Trib in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 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 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 281
CrossesLick Creek Trib
Location0.43 MI W TR 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.69631, -89.97396
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 281 over Lick Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 281 over Lick Creek Trib 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 2021.

How much traffic does TR 281 over Lick Creek Trib carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is TR 281 over Lick Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long.

Who owns TR 281 over Lick Creek Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.