US Bridges

Dieble RD - TR 268 over Farm Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · E-13-T26NR3W · Structure no. 090313800000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dieble RD - TR 268 over Farm Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dieble RD - TR 268 over Farm Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 97 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 6 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDieble RD - TR 268
CrossesFarm Creek
LocationE-13-T26NR3W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.71061, -89.38745
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic732 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Dieble RD - TR 268 over Farm Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Dieble RD - TR 268 over Farm 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dieble RD - TR 268 over Farm Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Dieble RD - TR 268 over Farm Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Dieble RD - TR 268 over Farm Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.