TR-40 over Muddy Creek
FairLawrence County, Illinois · 1.75 MI N Red Hil SP · Structure no. 051324000000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-40 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-40 over Muddy Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-40 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-40 over Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does TR-40 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR-40 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-40 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.