Bottom RD - TR 288 over Coal Creek
PoorFulton County, Illinois · NW-19-T8NR3E · Structure no. 029411600000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bottom RD - TR 288 over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bottom RD - TR 288 over Coal Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3 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 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bottom RD - TR 288 over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bottom RD - TR 288 over Coal 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Bottom RD - TR 288 over Coal Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Bottom RD - TR 288 over Coal Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bottom RD - TR 288 over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.