TR 27 over Madden Creek
PoorPiatt County, Illinois · 1 MI S Mansfield · Structure no. 074303200000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 27 over Madden Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 27 over Madden Creek in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 27 over Madden Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 27 over Madden 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 27 over Madden Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR 27 over Madden Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 27 over Madden Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.