TR 279 over South Fork Mud Creek
PoorWashington County, Illinois · 5 MI S Lively Grove · Structure no. 095312000000000
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 279 over South Fork Mud Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 279 over South Fork Mud Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 100 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 4 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 TR 279 over South Fork Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is TR 279 over South Fork 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does TR 279 over South Fork Mud Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is TR 279 over South Fork Mud Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns TR 279 over South Fork Mud Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.