US Bridges

Il 41 over Gallett Creek

Good

Fulton County, Illinois · .17MI E Mcdonough CO · Structure no. 029250100000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 41 over Gallett Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 41 over Gallett Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIl 41
CrossesGallett Creek
Location.17MI E Mcdonough CO
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates40.62168, -90.44268
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic1,667 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Il 41 over Gallett Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 41 over Gallett 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 2022.

How much traffic does Il 41 over Gallett Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Il 41 over Gallett Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Il 41 over Gallett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.