Ch 2 over Mud Creek
FairJackson County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N of CH-7 · Structure no. 039313800000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 2 over Mud Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 2 over Mud Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 2 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 2 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 2 over Mud Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ch 2 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 2 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.