TR285/TENNESEE RD over Puncheon Creek
GoodWashington County, Illinois · 3 MI NE of Dubois · Structure no. 095324700000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR285/TENNESEE RD over Puncheon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR285/TENNESEE RD over Puncheon Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR285/TENNESEE RD over Puncheon Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR285/TENNESEE RD over Puncheon 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does TR285/TENNESEE RD over Puncheon Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR285/TENNESEE RD over Puncheon Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR285/TENNESEE RD over Puncheon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.