US Bridges

TR 268 over Webster Creek

Fair

Washington County, Illinois · 2.7 MI N of Irvingto · Structure no. 095500900000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 268 over Webster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 268 over Webster Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 268
CrossesWebster Creek
Location2.7 MI N of Irvingto
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.47938, -89.16296
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic393 by 2046
Trucks14%
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 TR 268 over Webster Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 268 over Webster 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does TR 268 over Webster Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is TR 268 over Webster Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns TR 268 over Webster Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.