US Bridges

TR 442 over Mud Creek

Poor

Henry County, Illinois · 3.0 MI N Kewanee · Structure no. 037320800000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 442 over Mud Creek is a concrete other carrying TR 442 over Mud Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 442
CrossesMud Creek
Location3.0 MI N Kewanee
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.29323, -89.90997
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2010)
Projected traffic81 by 2046
Trucks13%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 442 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 442 over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does TR 442 over Mud Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is TR 442 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns TR 442 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.