US Bridges

TR 244 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · W.CTR-11-T22NR3W · Structure no. 090505600000000

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 244 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying TR 244 over Drainage Ditch in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 244
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationW.CTR-11-T22NR3W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.37441, -89.41681
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 244 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 244 over Drainage Ditch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 244 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 244 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns TR 244 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.