TR 293 over Little Mud Creek
PoorClosed to trafficIroquois County, Illinois · 3MI N 2.75 W Cissna · Structure no. 038303100000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 293 over Little Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 293 over Little Mud Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 293 over Little Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 293 over Little 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 TR 293 over Little Mud Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is TR 293 over Little Mud Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 293 over Little Mud Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.