US Bridges

Il 4 over Little Mud Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · .8 M N JCT Drmsdt RD · Structure no. 082202100000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 4 over Little Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 4 over Little Mud Creek in St. Clair 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,828 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesIl 4
CrossesLittle Mud Creek
Location.8 M N JCT Drmsdt RD
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.33112, -89.72244
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,828 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 4 over Little Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is Il 4 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Il 4 over Little Mud Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Il 4 over Little Mud Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Il 4 over Little Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.