US Bridges

TR-116 over Muddy Creek

Good

Crawford County, Illinois · 1 MI NW Annapolis · Structure no. 017381400000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-116 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR-116 over Muddy Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTR-116
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1 MI NW Annapolis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.15673, -87.83127
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-116 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-116 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR-116 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is TR-116 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR-116 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.