US Bridges

TR 271 over Stream

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · NW COR-13-T22NR4W · Structure no. 090503100000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 271 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying TR 271 over Stream in Tazewell 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 271
CrossesStream
LocationNW COR-13-T22NR4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.36524, -89.50922
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks30%
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 271 over Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 271 over Stream 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 271 over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is TR 271 over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns TR 271 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.