US Bridges

Union CHAPELRD-TR5 over Otter Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · NW-1-T3NR1E · Structure no. 029417800000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CHAPELRD-TR5 over Otter Creek is a steel culvert carrying Union CHAPELRD-TR5 over Otter Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion CHAPELRD-TR5
CrossesOtter Creek
LocationNW-1-T3NR1E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.27239, -90.34697
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 Union CHAPELRD-TR5 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CHAPELRD-TR5 over Otter 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 2023.

How much traffic does Union CHAPELRD-TR5 over Otter Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Union CHAPELRD-TR5 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Union CHAPELRD-TR5 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.