US Bridges

Orchard RD-TR276 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · W1/2-13-T7NR2E · Structure no. 029411300000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard RD-TR276 over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Orchard RD-TR276 over Turkey 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard RD-TR276
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationW1/2-13-T7NR2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.58976, -90.23084
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Orchard RD-TR276 over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Orchard RD-TR276 over Turkey 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Orchard RD-TR276 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Orchard RD-TR276 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard RD-TR276 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.