TR-287 over Big Muddy Creek
GoodJasper County, Illinois · 4MI SW of Latona · Structure no. 040317100000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-287 over Big Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-287 over Big Muddy Creek in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2046. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-287 over Big Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-287 over Big Muddy 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does TR-287 over Big Muddy Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR-287 over Big Muddy Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR-287 over Big Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.