US Bridges

TR 2 over Little Muddy Creek

Fair

Washington County, Illinois · 1 Mile S ST Libory · Structure no. 095312300000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 2 over Little Muddy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 2 over Little Muddy Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesTR 2
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
Location1 Mile S ST Libory
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.34655, -89.70389
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic212 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 2 over Little Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 2 over Little Muddy 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 2 over Little Muddy Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is TR 2 over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 2 over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.