US Bridges

TR 347A over Trib Mud Creek

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · 2 Mi. N 2.1 Miwgreer · Structure no. 038520400000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 347A over Trib Mud Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 347A over Trib Mud Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 347A
CrossesTrib Mud Creek
Location2 Mi. N 2.1 Miwgreer
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.56163, -87.63816
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 347A over Trib Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 347A over Trib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 347A over Trib Mud Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is TR 347A over Trib Mud Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 347A over Trib Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.