US Bridges

Bellrose Maint. RD over Big Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Illinois · Sec 17 T14S R1E · Structure no. 000032630-00008

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Bellrose Maint. RD over Big Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Bellrose Maint. RD over Big Creek in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBellrose Maint. RD
CrossesBig Creek
LocationSec 17 T14S R1E
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyPulaski County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.2875, -89.13183
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Bellrose Maint. RD over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellrose Maint. RD over Big 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Bellrose Maint. RD over Big Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Bellrose Maint. RD over Big Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bellrose Maint. RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.