TR 271 over Clear Creek
GoodColes County, Illinois · 3 MI W of Etna · Structure no. 015334100000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 271 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 271 over Clear Creek in Coles 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 271 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 271 over Clear 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does TR 271 over Clear Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 271 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 271 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.