US Bridges

TR 0271 a over W Fork Shoal Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 2.0 MI E Litchfield · Structure no. 068327500000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 0271 a over W Fork Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 0271 a over W Fork Shoal Creek in Montgomery 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 0271 a
CrossesW Fork Shoal Creek
Location2.0 MI E Litchfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.1666, -89.60368
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 0271 a over W Fork Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 0271 a over W Fork Shoal Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 0271 a over W Fork Shoal Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is TR 0271 a over W Fork Shoal Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 0271 a over W Fork Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.