Ill 13 WB over Mud Creek
FairJackson County, Illinois · 1 Mi. E. Murphysboro · Structure no. 039005000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 13 WB over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 13 WB over Mud Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,919 by 2046. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 13 WB over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 13 WB over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 13 WB over Mud Creek carry?
About 15,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ill 13 WB over Mud Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 13 WB over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.