US Bridges

Bluff RD over Br Mud Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 4.5 NE Forreston · Structure no. 071512300000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff RD over Br Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bluff RD over Br Mud Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBluff RD
CrossesBr Mud Creek
Location4.5 NE Forreston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.1859, -89.5316
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2017)
Projected traffic78 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Bluff RD over Br Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff RD over Br 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 Bluff RD over Br Mud Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Bluff RD over Br Mud Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Bluff RD over Br Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.