Ch 17 over Little Muddy River
FairPerry County, Illinois · 0.3 MI W Jeffersn CO · Structure no. 073316000000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 229 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 17 over Little Muddy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 17 over Little Muddy River in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 17 over Little Muddy River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 17 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 17 over Little Muddy River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ch 17 over Little Muddy River?
The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 17 over Little Muddy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.