US Bridges

Kuppersmith RD over Trib of Mud Run

Good

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 4.4MI NW Stockton · Structure no. 043326100000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuppersmith RD over Trib of Mud Run is a concrete culvert carrying Kuppersmith RD over Trib of Mud Run in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKuppersmith RD
CrossesTrib of Mud Run
Location4.4MI NW Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.41384, -90.02292
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Kuppersmith RD over Trib of Mud Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuppersmith RD over Trib of Mud Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Kuppersmith RD over Trib of Mud Run carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Kuppersmith RD over Trib of Mud Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Kuppersmith RD over Trib of Mud Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.