TR-249 over Fulks Creek
GoodMarion County, Illinois · S Part Salem · Structure no. 061311700000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-249 over Fulks Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR-249 over Fulks Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-249 over Fulks Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-249 over Fulks Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does TR-249 over Fulks Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR-249 over Fulks Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR-249 over Fulks Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.