US Bridges

Ave F (canton) over Big Creek

Poor

Fulton County, Illinois · SE-28-T7NR4E · Structure no. 029416300000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave F (canton) over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ave F (canton) over Big 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAve F (canton)
CrossesBig Creek
LocationSE-28-T7NR4E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.55932, -90.04783
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic808 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ave F (canton) over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is Ave F (canton) over Big 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ave F (canton) over Big Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ave F (canton) over Big Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ave F (canton) over Big Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.