US Bridges

TR 277 over Br of S Fork Mud Ck

Good

Washington County, Illinois · NE 1/4 SEC34 T35 R5W · Structure no. 095325600000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 277 over Br of S Fork Mud Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 277 over Br of S Fork Mud Ck in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTR 277
CrossesBr of S Fork Mud Ck
LocationNE 1/4 SEC34 T35 R5W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.22663, -89.63746
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior 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 length52 ft (15.7 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 traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic242 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Br of S Fork Mud Ck built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 277 over Br of S Fork Mud Ck 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does TR 277 over Br of S Fork Mud Ck carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 277 over Br of S Fork Mud Ck?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 277 over Br of S Fork Mud Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.