TR 327 over Little Bear Creek
PoorHancock County, Illinois · 5 MI SE Warsaw · Structure no. 034583500000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 327 over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 327 over Little Bear Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 327 over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 327 over Little Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does TR 327 over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is TR 327 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 327 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.