FAS-801 (ch 16) over Big Muddy Creek
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Illinois · 1.2 MI W Ingerham · Structure no. 013301300000000
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-801 (ch 16) over Big Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-801 (ch 16) over Big Muddy Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-801 (ch 16) over Big Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is FAS-801 (ch 16) over Big 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-801 (ch 16) over Big Muddy Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FAS-801 (ch 16) over Big Muddy Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-801 (ch 16) over Big Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.