US Bridges

TR 272B over Big Creek Tributary

Good

Clark County, Illinois · 2 MI SE of Marshall · Structure no. 012501000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 272B over Big Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying TR 272B over Big Creek Tributary in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTR 272B
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
Location2 MI SE of Marshall
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.39804, -87.63298
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic350 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 272B over Big Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 272B over Big Creek Tributary 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 2025.

How much traffic does TR 272B over Big Creek Tributary carry?

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

How long is TR 272B over Big Creek Tributary?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 272B over Big Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.