TR 438 over Mud Creek
FairHancock County, Illinois · 3.5 S West Point · Structure no. 034530800000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 438 over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 438 over Mud Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 89 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 438 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is TR 438 over Mud 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 438 over Mud Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is TR 438 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns TR 438 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.