US Bridges

TR 272 over Flatville Drain Dit

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 2.5 MI N Flatville · Structure no. 010408600000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 272 over Flatville Drain Dit is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 272 over Flatville Drain Dit in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 272
CrossesFlatville Drain Dit
Location2.5 MI N Flatville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.27519, -88.05937
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2021)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 272 over Flatville Drain Dit built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 272 over Flatville Drain Dit 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 272 over Flatville Drain Dit carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR 272 over Flatville Drain Dit?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 272 over Flatville Drain Dit?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.