US Bridges

TR 263 over Br Mud Creek

Fair

Washington County, Illinois · 2 MI N Tilden · Structure no. 095311700000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 263 over Br Mud Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 263 over Br Mud Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 263
CrossesBr Mud Creek
Location2 MI N Tilden
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.24851, -89.68343
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 263 over Br Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 263 over Br 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does TR 263 over Br Mud Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 263 over Br Mud Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 263 over Br Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.