US Bridges

Timothy LN - TR 27 over Little Bessie Ck Trb

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · N Hanaford · Structure no. 028340600000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timothy LN - TR 27 over Little Bessie Ck Trb is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Timothy LN - TR 27 over Little Bessie Ck Trb in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTimothy LN - TR 27
CrossesLittle Bessie Ck Trb
LocationN Hanaford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.97339, -88.83533
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Timothy LN - TR 27 over Little Bessie Ck Trb built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Timothy LN - TR 27 over Little Bessie Ck Trb 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Timothy LN - TR 27 over Little Bessie Ck Trb carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Timothy LN - TR 27 over Little Bessie Ck Trb?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Timothy LN - TR 27 over Little Bessie Ck Trb?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.