TR 272 a over Whetstone Creek
GoodColes County, Illinois · 2 MI NW of Westfield · Structure no. 015327500000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 272 a over Whetstone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 272 a over Whetstone Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 272 a over Whetstone Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 272 a over Whetstone 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does TR 272 a over Whetstone Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR 272 a over Whetstone Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 272 a over Whetstone Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.