TR-19 over Little Muddy
FairPosted for loadClay County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NE Bible Grov · Structure no. 013303500000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-19 over Little Muddy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-19 over Little Muddy in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-19 over Little Muddy built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-19 over Little Muddy 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does TR-19 over Little Muddy carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR-19 over Little Muddy?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns TR-19 over Little Muddy?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.