TR 327 over Springside Branch
PoorPosted for loadChristian County, Illinois · 1 MI E Pana · Structure no. 011325500000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 327 over Springside Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 327 over Springside Branch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 125 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 327 over Springside Branch built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is TR 327 over Springside Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.
How much traffic does TR 327 over Springside Branch carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 327 over Springside Branch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 327 over Springside Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.