US Bridges

Marbletown Rd-Tr 2 over Turkey Creek

Poor

Fulton County, Illinois · NE-6-T3NR3E · Structure no. 029411900000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marbletown Rd-Tr 2 over Turkey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Marbletown Rd-Tr 2 over Turkey Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMarbletown Rd-Tr 2
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationNE-6-T3NR3E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.27506, -90.20861
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 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Marbletown Rd-Tr 2 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marbletown Rd-Tr 2 over Turkey 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 Marbletown Rd-Tr 2 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Marbletown Rd-Tr 2 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Marbletown Rd-Tr 2 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.