US Bridges

TR 327 over Sixmile Creek

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Pike County, Illinois · 3.0 MI SW Pittsfield · Structure no. 075502000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 327 over Sixmile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 327 over Sixmile Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 327
CrossesSixmile Creek
Location3.0 MI SW Pittsfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPike County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.55704, -90.87503
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic29 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 327 over Sixmile Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 327 over Sixmile 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 327 over Sixmile Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 327 over Sixmile Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns TR 327 over Sixmile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.