FAS-798 (CH-8) over Little Muddy Creek
FairClay County, Illinois · 1.6 MI E Bible Grove · Structure no. 013300700000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-798 (CH-8) over Little Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-798 (CH-8) over Little Muddy Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-798 (CH-8) over Little Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-798 (CH-8) over Little Muddy 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-798 (CH-8) over Little Muddy Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FAS-798 (CH-8) over Little Muddy Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-798 (CH-8) over Little Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.