US Bridges

Technology DR/FU83 over Creek

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · Effingham-Ne Part · Structure no. 025600800000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,850
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Technology DR/FU83 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Technology DR/FU83 over Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,876 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTechnology DR/FU83
CrossesCreek
LocationEffingham-Ne Part
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.14144, -88.53474
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,850 (2023)
Projected traffic4,876 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Technology DR/FU83 over Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Technology DR/FU83 over Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Technology DR/FU83 over Creek carry?

About 6,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Technology DR/FU83 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m).

Who owns Technology DR/FU83 over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.