TR 228 over Mud Creek
GoodAdams County, Illinois · 1.3 MI N Loraine · Structure no. 001327000000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 228 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 228 over Mud Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 228 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 228 over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does TR 228 over Mud Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR 228 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 228 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.