US Bridges

Ch 9 (fas 580) over Mud Creek

Good

Cass County, Illinois · 1 MI W Arenzville · Structure no. 009303100000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 9 (fas 580) over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 9 (fas 580) over Mud Creek in Cass County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCh 9 (fas 580)
CrossesMud Creek
Location1 MI W Arenzville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.87565, -90.39562
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2023)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 9 (fas 580) over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 9 (fas 580) 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 9 (fas 580) over Mud Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ch 9 (fas 580) over Mud Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 9 (fas 580) over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.