US Bridges

Il 14 over Little Muddy River

Fair

Perry County, Illinois · Perry/Frank CO Line · Structure no. 073003800000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 14 over Little Muddy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 14 over Little Muddy River in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,535 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesIl 14
CrossesLittle Muddy River
LocationPerry/Frank CO Line
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates37.97587, -89.15389
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2023)
Projected traffic3,535 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 14 over Little Muddy River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 14 over Little Muddy River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Il 14 over Little Muddy River carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Il 14 over Little Muddy River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 14 over Little Muddy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.