US Bridges

Ch 44 (fas 1336) over Trib Little Mud CR

Good

Iroquois County, Illinois · 5.5MI E US45 on CH44 · Structure no. 038301200000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 44 (fas 1336) over Trib Little Mud CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ch 44 (fas 1336) over Trib Little Mud CR in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCh 44 (fas 1336)
CrossesTrib Little Mud CR
Location5.5MI E US45 on CH44
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.5864, -87.94132
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks15%
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

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 44 (fas 1336) over Trib Little Mud CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 44 (fas 1336) over Trib Little 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 44 (fas 1336) over Trib Little Mud CR carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ch 44 (fas 1336) over Trib Little Mud CR?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 44 (fas 1336) over Trib Little Mud CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.