US Bridges

TR 274 over Little Vermilion R

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 4.5 MI NW Broadlands · Structure no. 010439000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 274 over Little Vermilion R is a concrete culvert carrying TR 274 over Little Vermilion R in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 274
CrossesLittle Vermilion R
Location4.5 MI NW Broadlands
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.97585, -88.04763
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 274 over Little Vermilion R built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 274 over Little Vermilion R 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does TR 274 over Little Vermilion R carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is TR 274 over Little Vermilion R?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 274 over Little Vermilion R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.