US Bridges

TR 272 B over East Little Creek

Good

Clark County, Illinois · 1 MI SE Livingston · Structure no. 012328100000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 272 B over East Little Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 272 B over East Little Creek in Clark 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 272 B
CrossesEast Little Creek
Location1 MI SE Livingston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.39793, -87.6375
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 272 B over East Little Creek built?

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

What condition is TR 272 B over East Little Creek 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does TR 272 B over East Little Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 272 B over East Little Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 272 B over East Little Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.