US Bridges

TR 271 over W Fk Shoal Ck

Fair

Montgomery County, Illinois · 4.4 M W Hillsboro · Structure no. 068322200000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 271 over W Fk Shoal Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 271 over W Fk Shoal Ck in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 271
CrossesW Fk Shoal Ck
Location4.4 M W Hillsboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.13808, -89.58074
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 TR 271 over W Fk Shoal Ck built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 271 over W Fk Shoal Ck 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 271 over W Fk Shoal Ck carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 271 over W Fk Shoal Ck?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 271 over W Fk Shoal Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.