US Bridges

FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Mud Creek

Fair

Edwards County, Illinois · 1.6 MI S Wabash C L · Structure no. 024000900000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Mud Creek in Edwards County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2046. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesFAP-332 (ILL-1)
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.6 MI S Wabash C L
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates38.2864, -87.97978
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,071 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Mud 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Mud Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Mud Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.