FAS-799 (CH-3) over Little Muddy Creek
PoorClay County, Illinois · 2 MI W Sailer Spring · Structure no. 013300900000000
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-799 (CH-3) over Little Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-799 (CH-3) over Little Muddy Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 84 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-799 (CH-3) over Little Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is FAS-799 (CH-3) over Little Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does FAS-799 (CH-3) over Little Muddy Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FAS-799 (CH-3) over Little Muddy Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-799 (CH-3) over Little Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.