US Bridges

Fulfs Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 4 MI NW of Sterling · Structure no. 098300300000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulfs Road over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fulfs Road over Spring Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFulfs Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4 MI NW of Sterling
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.84412, -89.78272
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fulfs Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fulfs Road over Spring 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Fulfs Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fulfs Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fulfs Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.