US Bridges

FAS 720/CH 10 over Muddy Creek

Good

Fayette County, Illinois · 1.8 MI S Pittsburg · Structure no. 026343900000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 720/CH 10 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 720/CH 10 over Muddy Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 720/CH 10
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.8 MI S Pittsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.84611, -89.2124
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic230 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 720/CH 10 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 720/CH 10 over Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 720/CH 10 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 720/CH 10 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 720/CH 10 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.