Tr 272 over Br Little Bessie Ck
Franklin County, Illinois · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Tr 272 over Br Little Bessie Ck in Franklin County, Illinois, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 238 of the 310 inventoried bridges in Franklin County rated good (76.8%); 9 (2.9%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 21 ft |
| Location | N Hanaford |
| NBI structure number | 028312800000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Franklin County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 57 over Tr 213 Linn Rd | 1962 | 37,200 | Fair |
| I 57 over Drain Ditch (rend L) | 1963 | 35,700 | Fair |
| I-57 NB over Pond Creek | 2022 | 19,900 | Fair |
| I-57 SB over Pond Creek | 2022 | 19,900 | Fair |
| Interstate 57 NB over 7TH St | 2012 | 18,600 | Fair |
| Interstate 57 SB over 7TH St | 2012 | 18,600 | Fair |
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