US Bridges

Muskrat RD - TR 23 over Trib to Turkey CR

Poor

Fulton County, Illinois · SW-35-T7NR2E · Structure no. 029410700000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muskrat RD - TR 23 over Trib to Turkey CR is a steel culvert carrying Muskrat RD - TR 23 over Trib to Turkey CR in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMuskrat RD - TR 23
CrossesTrib to Turkey CR
LocationSW-35-T7NR2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.5456, -90.25233
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Muskrat RD - TR 23 over Trib to Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muskrat RD - TR 23 over Trib to Turkey CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Muskrat RD - TR 23 over Trib to Turkey CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Muskrat RD - TR 23 over Trib to Turkey CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Muskrat RD - TR 23 over Trib to Turkey CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.