US Bridges

TR 52A over Mud Creek

PoorPosted for load

Livingston County, Illinois · 2765 N 800 E · Structure no. 053316300000000

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 52A over Mud Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 52A over Mud Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 52A
CrossesMud Creek
Location2765 N 800 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.02789, -88.77684
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$116,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 52A over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 52A over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 52A over Mud Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 52A over Mud Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns TR 52A over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.