Ill RTE 127 over Big Muddy River
FairJackson County, Illinois · Ecl of Murphysboro · Structure no. 039003600000000
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 369 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill RTE 127 over Big Muddy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill RTE 127 over Big Muddy River in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 100 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 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 5,450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,848 by 2046. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 RTE 127 over Big Muddy River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Ill RTE 127 over Big Muddy River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Ill RTE 127 over Big Muddy River carry?
About 5,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ill RTE 127 over Big Muddy River?
The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ill RTE 127 over Big Muddy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.