US Bridges

Ch 14 over Mud CR

Good

Henry County, Illinois · 5 MI S of Atkinson · Structure no. 037338000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 14 over Mud CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 14 over Mud CR in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2046. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCh 14
CrossesMud CR
Location5 MI S of Atkinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.34454, -90.00167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic216 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Ch 14 over Mud CR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 14 over Mud CR 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Ch 14 over Mud CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Ch 14 over Mud CR?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 14 over Mud CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.