US Bridges

FAS 1874 Rend Cty over Branch Big Muddy Riv

Fair

Franklin County, Illinois · Rend City Rd. · Structure no. 028320000000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1874 Rend Cty over Branch Big Muddy Riv is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1874 Rend Cty over Branch Big Muddy Riv in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 125 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 1874 Rend Cty
CrossesBranch Big Muddy Riv
LocationRend City Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.01003, -88.9843
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,667 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1874 Rend Cty over Branch Big Muddy Riv built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is FAS 1874 Rend Cty over Branch Big Muddy Riv 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1874 Rend Cty over Branch Big Muddy Riv carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1874 Rend Cty over Branch Big Muddy Riv?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1874 Rend Cty over Branch Big Muddy Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.