US Bridges

Ophiem Road over Mud Creek

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · 0.2 Mi. W. of US 150 · Structure no. 037013500000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ophiem Road over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ophiem Road over Mud Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOphiem Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. of US 150
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.25234, -90.38018
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic405 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ophiem Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ophiem Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ophiem Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ophiem Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ophiem Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.