US Bridges

Ill 97 over Putt Creek Trib.

Good

Fulton County, Illinois · 2 MI N of Cuba · Structure no. 029200500000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 97 over Putt Creek Trib. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 97 over Putt Creek Trib. in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesIll 97
CrossesPutt Creek Trib.
Location2 MI N of Cuba
RouteState Highway 97
Coordinates40.52277, -90.19938
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 97 over Putt Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 97 over Putt Creek Trib. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 97 over Putt Creek Trib. carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ill 97 over Putt Creek Trib.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ill 97 over Putt Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.