US Bridges

TR 277 over Branch of Mud Creek

Good

Washington County, Illinois · 1 Mile NE of Tilden · Structure no. 095317800000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 277 over Branch of Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 277 over Branch of Mud Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 277
CrossesBranch of Mud Creek
Location1 Mile NE of Tilden
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.22671, -89.67915
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2024)
Projected traffic151 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 277 over Branch of Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 277 over Branch of 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 277 over Branch of Mud Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 277 over Branch of Mud Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 277 over Branch of Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.