US 150 over Mud Creek
PoorTazewell County, Illinois · East of Morton · Structure no. 090004300000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 150 over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 150 over Mud Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 69 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,424 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 150 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is US 150 over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US 150 over Mud Creek carry?
About 2,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 150 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 150 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.