US Bridges

US 136 over Mud Creek

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 2.09 M W of US 51 · Structure no. 057204100000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 136 over Mud Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 136
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.09 M W of US 51
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.31212, -89.02899
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,879 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 136 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 over Mud 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 136 over Mud Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 136 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns US 136 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.