TR-137 over Big Muddy Creek
GoodJasper County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N Wheeler · Structure no. 040502100000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-137 over Big Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR-137 over Big Muddy Creek in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-137 over Big Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-137 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does TR-137 over Big Muddy Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR-137 over Big Muddy Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns TR-137 over Big Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.