US Bridges

Breeds RD - TR 169 over Copperas Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · SE-27-T7NR5E · Structure no. 029408900000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breeds RD - TR 169 over Copperas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Breeds RD - TR 169 over Copperas Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBreeds RD - TR 169
CrossesCopperas Creek
LocationSE-27-T7NR5E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.55949, -89.91571
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Breeds RD - TR 169 over Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Breeds RD - TR 169 over Copperas 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Breeds RD - TR 169 over Copperas Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Breeds RD - TR 169 over Copperas Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Breeds RD - TR 169 over Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.