TR 327 over Middle Fk Big Creek
FairEdgar County, Illinois · .25 MI E of Bellrdge · Structure no. 023532500000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 327 over Middle Fk Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 327 over Middle Fk Big Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 327 over Middle Fk Big Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 327 over Middle Fk Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 327 over Middle Fk Big Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is TR 327 over Middle Fk Big Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 327 over Middle Fk Big Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.