US Bridges

TR 65 over Mud Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Illinois · NW-31-T25NR2W · Structure no. 090324600000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 65 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 65 over Mud Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 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 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 65
CrossesMud Creek
LocationNW-31-T25NR2W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.58319, -89.38465
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks27%
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 TR 65 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 65 over Mud 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 65 over Mud Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is TR 65 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns TR 65 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.