US Bridges

E. Jefferson ST over Bull Run Creek

Poor

Tazewell County, Illinois · West Line 22 T25NR3W · Structure no. 090608400000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Jefferson ST over Bull Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E. Jefferson ST over Bull Run Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Jefferson ST
CrossesBull Run Creek
LocationWest Line 22 T25NR3W
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.60596, -89.44044
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2046
Trucks5%
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

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 E. Jefferson ST over Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Jefferson ST over Bull Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does E. Jefferson ST over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E. Jefferson ST over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns E. Jefferson ST over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.