US Bridges

MS-6300 (e 450th S over Mud Creek

Poor

Henry County, Illinois · 1 MI S. of US 6 · Structure no. 037610000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

MS-6300 (e 450th S over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying MS-6300 (e 450th S over Mud Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesMS-6300 (e 450th S
CrossesMud Creek
Location1 MI S. of US 6
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.45399, -90.34829
Functional classUrban 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic54 by 2046
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 MS-6300 (e 450th S over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is MS-6300 (e 450th S 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does MS-6300 (e 450th S over Mud Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is MS-6300 (e 450th S over Mud Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns MS-6300 (e 450th S over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.