I-74 over Mud Creek
GoodHenry County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W of I-80 · Structure no. 037200800000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 over Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying I-74 over Mud Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 63 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,604 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is I-74 over Mud 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-74 over Mud Creek carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is I-74 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).
Who owns I-74 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.