US 40(FAS 1707) over Big Muddy Creek
FairCumberland County, Illinois · 1.25 MI E Woodbury · Structure no. 018000700000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 297 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40(FAS 1707) over Big Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40(FAS 1707) over Big Muddy Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 76 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,924 by 2046. The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40(FAS 1707) over Big Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is US 40(FAS 1707) over Big 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 40(FAS 1707) over Big Muddy Creek carry?
About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 40(FAS 1707) over Big Muddy Creek?
The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 40(FAS 1707) over Big Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.