US Bridges

N. Damascus RD/TR1 over Muddy Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 1.5 Mi. N. Mcconnell · Structure no. 089510600000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Damascus RD/TR1 over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N. Damascus RD/TR1 over Muddy Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Damascus RD/TR1
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.5 Mi. N. Mcconnell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.45646, -89.71732
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2014)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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. Damascus RD/TR1 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Damascus RD/TR1 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does N. Damascus RD/TR1 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N. Damascus RD/TR1 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns N. Damascus RD/TR1 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.