TR 272 over Big Sandy Run
GoodFayette County, Illinois · 1 MI S Bluff City · Structure no. 026342600000000
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 272 over Big Sandy Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 272 over Big Sandy Run in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 272 over Big Sandy Run built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 272 over Big Sandy Run 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 Big Sandy Run carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is TR 272 over Big Sandy Run?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 272 over Big Sandy Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.