US Bridges

TR 231 over Mud Creek

Good

Woodford County, Illinois · 1250 East 500 North · Structure no. 102500400000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 231 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 231 over Mud Creek in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTR 231
CrossesMud Creek
Location1250 East 500 North
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.66092, -89.30157
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2020)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 231 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 231 over 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 231 over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 231 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns TR 231 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.