US Bridges

TR 272 over W Br Hurricane CR

Good

Coles County, Illinois · 2 MI NE of Hutton · Structure no. 015340100000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 272 over W Br Hurricane CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 272 over W Br Hurricane CR in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 272
CrossesW Br Hurricane CR
Location2 MI NE of Hutton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.43522, -88.06387
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over W Br Hurricane CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 272 over W Br Hurricane CR 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 over W Br Hurricane CR carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is TR 272 over W Br Hurricane CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns TR 272 over W Br Hurricane CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.