TR 227 over Little Creek
FairHancock County, Illinois · 1.25 NE Middle Creek · Structure no. 034433100000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 227 over Little Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 227 over Little Creek in Hancock 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 227 over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 227 over Little 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 227 over Little Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is TR 227 over Little Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 227 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.