Mulberry Road over Mud Creek
GoodOgle County, Illinois · 3.2 MI NW Leaf River · Structure no. 071327800000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mulberry Road over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mulberry Road over Mud Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Mulberry Road over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mulberry Road over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.
How much traffic does Mulberry Road over Mud Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Mulberry Road over Mud Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mulberry Road over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.