TR 59 over Muddy Creek
FairCumberland County, Illinois · 3.5 MI NW Toledo · Structure no. 018312700000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 59 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 59 over Muddy Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. 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. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 59 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 59 over Muddy 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 TR 59 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is TR 59 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 59 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.