US Bridges

Broadway RD over Bull Run Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · SE COR-32-T24NR3W · Structure no. 090501500000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway RD over Bull Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Broadway RD over Bull Run Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 2,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway RD
CrossesBull Run Creek
LocationSE COR-32-T24NR3W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.56922, -89.45485
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,919 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Broadway RD over Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway RD over Bull Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway RD over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Broadway RD over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Broadway RD over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.