US Bridges

TR 237A over Br of Mud Creek

Fair

Washington County, Illinois · 3.5 MI So.Of Elkton · Structure no. 095501400000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 237A over Br of Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 237A over Br of Mud Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 237A
CrossesBr of Mud Creek
Location3.5 MI So.Of Elkton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.24038, -89.55683
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic121 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$32,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 237A over Br of Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 237A over Br of 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 237A over Br of Mud Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 237A over Br of Mud Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns TR 237A over Br of Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.