US Rt 6 over Mud Creek
FairHenry County, Illinois · 0.9 MI W of Ill 78 · Structure no. 037013100000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Rt 6 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Rt 6 over Mud Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,782 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US Rt 6 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is US Rt 6 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US Rt 6 over Mud Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US Rt 6 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US Rt 6 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.