TR 285 over Mud Creek
GoodJackson County, Illinois · N Lne SC26MURPHY Twp · Structure no. 039315500000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 285 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 285 over Mud Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 TR 285 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 285 over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does TR 285 over Mud Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 285 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns TR 285 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.