Ch 5(FAS 703) over Muddy Creek
PoorCumberland County, Illinois · 1.3 MI S Jewett · Structure no. 018301000000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 283 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 5(FAS 703) over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 5(FAS 703) over Muddy Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2046. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 5(FAS 703) over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 5(FAS 703) over 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 5(FAS 703) over Muddy Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ch 5(FAS 703) over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 5(FAS 703) over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.