US Bridges

TR-271 over Little Muddy Creek

Poor

Clay County, Illinois · 1.7 MI N Clay City · Structure no. 013500500000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
56 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-271 over Little Muddy Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR-271 over Little Muddy Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-271
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
Location1.7 MI N Clay City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.71844, -88.33327
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-271 over Little Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-271 over Little Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does TR-271 over Little Muddy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is TR-271 over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns TR-271 over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.