Mt Morris RD over Mud Creek
PoorOgle County, Illinois · 2 MI NW Leaf River · Structure no. 071321200000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt Morris RD over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mt Morris RD over Mud Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt Morris RD over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt Morris RD 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 Mt Morris RD over Mud Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Mt Morris RD over Mud Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Mt Morris RD over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.