GALE RD - TR 330
Carrying GALE RD - TR 330 over BIG CREEK
CTR-35-T6NR3E, Fulton, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GALE RD - TR 330
The GALE RD - TR 330 bridge in Fulton, Illinois carries GALE RD - TR 330 over BIG CREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GALE RD - TR 330 compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 14.0 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 029412400000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
GALE RD - TR 330 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare GALE RD - TR 330 against other structures in Fulton and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for GALE RD - TR 330?
GALE RD - TR 330 in Fulton, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GALE RD - TR 330 inspected?
GALE RD - TR 330's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 50 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GALE RD - TR 330 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for GALE RD - TR 330?
GALE RD - TR 330 has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GALE RD - TR 330?
GALE RD - TR 330 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is GALE RD - TR 330 and does age affect safety?
GALE RD - TR 330 was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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