US Bridges

Fulfs Rd. (ch 18) over Trib. Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 3 Mi. N. of Sterling · Structure no. 098306700000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulfs Rd. (ch 18) over Trib. Elkhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fulfs Rd. (ch 18) over Trib. Elkhorn Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFulfs Rd. (ch 18)
CrossesTrib. Elkhorn Creek
Location3 Mi. N. of Sterling
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.84406, -89.72433
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic808 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rd. (ch 18) over Trib. Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fulfs Rd. (ch 18) over Trib. Elkhorn 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fulfs Rd. (ch 18) over Trib. Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fulfs Rd. (ch 18) over Trib. Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Fulfs Rd. (ch 18) over Trib. Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.