Ch 15 over Little Muddy River
GoodFranklin County, Illinois · Peach Orchard RD · Structure no. 028303600000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 15 over Little Muddy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 15 over Little Muddy River in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 125 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 Ch 15 over Little Muddy River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Ch 15 over Little Muddy River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 15 over Little Muddy River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is Ch 15 over Little Muddy River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 15 over Little Muddy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.