US Bridges

College RD - TR 44 over Big Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · S.CTR-20-T6NR4E · Structure no. 029415600000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

College RD - TR 44 over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying College RD - TR 44 over Big Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege RD - TR 44
CrossesBig Creek
LocationS.CTR-20-T6NR4E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.48496, -90.07746
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 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks18%
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 College RD - TR 44 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is College RD - TR 44 over Big 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 College RD - TR 44 over Big Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is College RD - TR 44 over Big Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns College RD - TR 44 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.