US Bridges

T.R. 27 over French Creek

Good

White County, Illinois · 3/4 M. W. Il. Rte. 1 · Structure no. 097327900000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T.R. 27 over French Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T.R. 27 over French Creek in White County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT.R. 27
CrossesFrench Creek
Location3/4 M. W. Il. Rte. 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.2304, -88.01784
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks52%
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 T.R. 27 over French Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is T.R. 27 over French 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does T.R. 27 over French Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is T.R. 27 over French Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T.R. 27 over French Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.