US Bridges

Coal Hollow RD-TR3 over Coal Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · NE-15-T8NR3E · Structure no. 029413700000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coal Hollow RD-TR3 over Coal Creek is a steel culvert carrying Coal Hollow RD-TR3 over Coal Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCoal Hollow RD-TR3
CrossesCoal Creek
LocationNE-15-T8NR3E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.67844, -90.13912
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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 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 Coal Hollow RD-TR3 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coal Hollow RD-TR3 over Coal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Coal Hollow RD-TR3 over Coal Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Coal Hollow RD-TR3 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Coal Hollow RD-TR3 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.