EB I-74 over Mud Creek
FairTazewell County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W Deer Creek · Structure no. 090002300000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
EB I-74 over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-74 over Mud Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 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 5 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,969 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 EB I-74 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is EB I-74 over 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does EB I-74 over Mud Creek carry?
About 13,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is EB I-74 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns EB I-74 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.