US Bridges

Ill 15 over Little Mud Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · E Cl ST Libory · Structure no. 082200900000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 15 over Little Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 15 over Little Mud Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesIll 15
CrossesLittle Mud Creek
LocationE Cl ST Libory
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates38.36231, -89.70976
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Ill 15 over Little Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 15 over Little 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 15 over Little Mud Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ill 15 over Little Mud Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ill 15 over Little Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.