Ch 20 over Mudd Creek
FairClark County, Illinois · 1 MI NE Dennison · Structure no. 012321600000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 20 over Mudd Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 20 over Mudd Creek in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 116 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 20 over Mudd Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Ch 20 over Mudd 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Ch 20 over Mudd Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ch 20 over Mudd Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Ch 20 over Mudd Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.