US Bridges

TR 272 over Stream

Good

Cumberland County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Hazel Dell · Structure no. 018501700000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 272 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying TR 272 over Stream in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 272
CrossesStream
Location1.5 MI S Hazel Dell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.1785, -88.04159
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic78 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 over Stream built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 272 over Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR 272 over Stream carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 272 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns TR 272 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.