TR 247 over Beaucoup Creek
GoodWashington County, Illinois · 5.5 MI West of Radom · Structure no. 095315900000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 247 over Beaucoup Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 247 over Beaucoup Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 247 over Beaucoup Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 247 over Beaucoup 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does TR 247 over Beaucoup Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is TR 247 over Beaucoup Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 247 over Beaucoup Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.