TR 27A over Buck Creek
FairMcLean County, Illinois · 2.5 MI Sse Gridley · Structure no. 057461500000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 27A over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 27A over Buck Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 22 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 27A over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 27A over Buck 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does TR 27A over Buck Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 27A over Buck Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns TR 27A over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.