US Bridges

Montague Road over Mud Creek

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 1.0 MI SE German Val · Structure no. 089506800000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montague Road over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Montague Road over Mud Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMontague Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.0 MI SE German Val
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.2008, -89.4676
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2022)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Montague Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montague Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Montague Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Montague Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Montague Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.