US Bridges

TR 213A over Little Muddy River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Illinois · 1 MI N Radom · Structure no. 095309800000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 213A over Little Muddy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 213A over Little Muddy River in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTR 213A
CrossesLittle Muddy River
Location1 MI N Radom
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.30191, -89.20397
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 213A over Little Muddy River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is TR 213A over Little Muddy River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 213A over Little Muddy River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is TR 213A over Little Muddy River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns TR 213A over Little Muddy River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.