US Bridges

TR 4A over Br of Big Muddy CR

Good

Jasper County, Illinois · 2 MI SW of Wheeler · Structure no. 040326500000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 4A over Br of Big Muddy CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 4A over Br of Big Muddy CR in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesTR 4A
CrossesBr of Big Muddy CR
Location2 MI SW of Wheeler
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.00715, -88.36261
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic102 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 4A over Br of Big Muddy CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 4A over Br of Big Muddy CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does TR 4A over Br of Big Muddy CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 4A over Br of Big Muddy CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 4A over Br of Big Muddy CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.