US Bridges

TR 271A over Trib W Shoal Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 2 MI E Litchfield · Structure no. 068503800000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 271A over Trib W Shoal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 271A over Trib W Shoal Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 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 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 271A
CrossesTrib W Shoal Creek
Location2 MI E Litchfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.16678, -89.62297
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 271A over Trib W Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 271A over Trib W 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 271A over Trib W Shoal Creek carry?

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

How long is TR 271A over Trib W Shoal Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 271A over Trib W Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.