TR-266 over Little Muddy Creek
GoodClay County, Illinois · 4 MI SE Bible Grove · Structure no. 013317500000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-266 over Little Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-266 over Little Muddy Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-266 over Little Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-266 over Little Muddy 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does TR-266 over Little Muddy Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is TR-266 over Little Muddy Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-266 over Little Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.