US Bridges

TR 71 TR 244 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Woodford County, Illinois · 1 MI NE Woodford · Structure no. 102501800000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 71 TR 244 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 71 TR 244 over Drainage Ditch in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 71 TR 244
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1 MI NE Woodford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.8537, -89.00768
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 71 TR 244 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 71 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does TR 71 TR 244 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is TR 71 TR 244 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 71 TR 244 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.