US Bridges

Pelley Road over Fuller Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W of Rt 2 · Structure no. 101506300000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pelley Road over Fuller Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pelley Road over Fuller Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPelley Road
CrossesFuller Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Rt 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.21236, -89.11444
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks23%
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 Pelley Road over Fuller Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pelley Road over Fuller 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pelley Road over Fuller Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Pelley Road over Fuller Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Pelley Road over Fuller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.