US Bridges

FAS-1814 over Mud Creek

Fair

Edwards County, Illinois · 1 MI N Grayville · Structure no. 024301200000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1814 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-1814 over Mud Creek in Edwards County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS-1814
CrossesMud Creek
Location1 MI N Grayville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.28916, -87.9849
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2022)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS-1814 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1814 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS-1814 over Mud Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1814 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1814 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.