US Bridges

TR 327 a over Tribflemington Creek

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · 1 MI E of Bellridge · Structure no. 023532800000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 327 a over Tribflemington Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 327 a over Tribflemington Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6 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 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 327 a
CrossesTribflemington Creek
Location1 MI E of Bellridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.50444, -87.74639
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 327 a over Tribflemington Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 327 a over Tribflemington 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 a over Tribflemington Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 327 a over Tribflemington Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 327 a over Tribflemington Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.