TR 70 over Mud Creek
PoorLivingston County, Illinois · 2645 N 1000 E · Structure no. 053401500000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 70 over Mud Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 70 over Mud Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 70 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 70 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 2023.
How much traffic does TR 70 over Mud Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is TR 70 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 70 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.