CH-23 over Trib Muddy Creek
FairLawrence County, Illinois · NE Red Hills ST Pk · Structure no. 051501300000000
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-23 over Trib Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CH-23 over Trib Muddy Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-23 over Trib Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-23 over Trib 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does CH-23 over Trib Muddy Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CH-23 over Trib Muddy Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns CH-23 over Trib Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.