US Bridges

TR 266 a over Jordan Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Illinois · 4.2 MI SE Shelbyvlle · Structure no. 087503200000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 266 a over Jordan Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR 266 a over Jordan Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 266 a
CrossesJordan Creek
Location4.2 MI SE Shelbyvlle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.36374, -88.73228
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2024)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 266 a over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 266 a over Jordan 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR 266 a over Jordan Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 266 a over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns TR 266 a over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.