FAS-696 (CH-6) over Muddy Creek
FairCrawford County, Illinois · N Annapolis · Structure no. 017309300000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-696 (CH-6) over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-696 (CH-6) over Muddy Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-696 (CH-6) over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-696 (CH-6) over 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-696 (CH-6) over Muddy Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAS-696 (CH-6) over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-696 (CH-6) over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.