US Bridges

N Hulbert RD over Muddy Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 5.0 MI SW Orangevill · Structure no. 089329300000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Hulbert RD over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying N Hulbert RD over Muddy Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN Hulbert RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location5.0 MI SW Orangevill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.44701, -89.73191
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2024)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 N Hulbert RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Hulbert RD over Muddy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N Hulbert RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Hulbert RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N Hulbert RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.