TR-297 over Branch Fulton Creek
GoodMarion County, Illinois · 3 MI S Iuka · Structure no. 061325800000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-297 over Branch Fulton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-297 over Branch Fulton Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 28 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-297 over Branch Fulton Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-297 over Branch Fulton 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 February 2022.
How much traffic does TR-297 over Branch Fulton Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR-297 over Branch Fulton Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR-297 over Branch Fulton Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.