Limekiln Road over Mud Creek
PoorOgle County, Illinois · 3 MI E Mt Morris · Structure no. 071325400000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Limekiln Road over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Limekiln Road over Mud Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 3 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Limekiln Road over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Limekiln Road 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 Limekiln Road over Mud Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is Limekiln Road over Mud Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Limekiln Road over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.