Ch 16 over Turkey Creek
GoodFulton County, Illinois · SE-7-T7NR3E · Structure no. 029303100000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 16 over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 16 over Turkey Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 16 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 16 over Turkey 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 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 16 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Ch 16 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 16 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.