Ch 18 over Trib of Mud Creek
FairShelby County, Illinois · W Edge of Henton · Structure no. 087300800000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 18 over Trib of Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 18 over Trib of Mud Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 18 over Trib of Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 18 over Trib of 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 18 over Trib of Mud Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ch 18 over Trib of Mud Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 18 over Trib of Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.