TR 257 over Mud Creek
PoorHenry County, Illinois · 5.5 M NW Kewanee · Structure no. 037325800000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 257 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 257 over Mud Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 257 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 257 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 2023.
How much traffic does TR 257 over Mud Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is TR 257 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 257 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.