TR-277 over Fulfer Creek
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · 3.5 MI S Bethlehem · Structure no. 025317000000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-277 over Fulfer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-277 over Fulfer Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-277 over Fulfer Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-277 over Fulfer 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does TR-277 over Fulfer Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR-277 over Fulfer Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-277 over Fulfer Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.