Tr 244 over Henderson Creek
Mercer County, Illinois · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Tr 244 over Henderson Creek in Mercer County, Illinois, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 25 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 62 of the 163 inventoried bridges in Mercer County rated fair (38.0%); 23 (14.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 71 ft |
| Location | Ctr-18-t13nr1w |
| NBI structure number | 066410200000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Mercer County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 67 over Donahue Creek | 1997 | 5,300 | Fair |
| US 67 over Edwards River | 1998 | 5,300 | Fair |
| Ill 94 over Edwards River | 1960 | 3,450 | Fair |
| Ill 94 over Camp Creek | 1960 | 2,900 | Fair |
| US 67 over Pope Creek | 2024 | 2,600 | Good |
| US 67 over Henderson CR | 1931 | 2,400 | Poor |
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