Ill 49 over Little Mud Creek
FairIroquois County, Illinois · 12.62 M S US 24 · Structure no. 038019800000000
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 49 over Little Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 49 over Little Mud Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 49 over Little Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 49 over Little Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 49 over Little Mud Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Ill 49 over Little Mud Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 49 over Little Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.