TR-309 over Little Muddy Creek
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · 1 MI SW Winterrowd · Structure no. 025314000000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-309 over Little Muddy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-309 over Little Muddy Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 116 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-309 over Little Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is TR-309 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 2025.
How much traffic does TR-309 over Little Muddy Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR-309 over Little Muddy Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns TR-309 over Little Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.