US Bridges

TR-254 over Fulks Creek

Fair

Marion County, Illinois · S Part Salem · Structure no. 061312100000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
725
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-254 over Fulks Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-254 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-254
CrossesFulks Creek
LocationS Part Salem
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.60559, -88.94937
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2022)
Projected traffic530 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-254 over Fulks Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-254 over Fulks 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR-254 over Fulks Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR-254 over Fulks Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR-254 over Fulks Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.