US Bridges

Buffalo RD - TR 18 over Wilson Creek

Poor

Fulton County, Illinois · NE-28-T3NR2E · Structure no. 029409300000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo RD - TR 18 over Wilson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Buffalo RD - TR 18 over Wilson Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo RD - TR 18
CrossesWilson Creek
LocationNE-28-T3NR2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.21416, -90.27964
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 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 Buffalo RD - TR 18 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo RD - TR 18 over Wilson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Buffalo RD - TR 18 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Buffalo RD - TR 18 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Buffalo RD - TR 18 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.