US Bridges

FAS 1875 Mulkeytwn over King Creek

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · Mulkey Town Road · Structure no. 028320100000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1875 Mulkeytwn over King Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1875 Mulkeytwn over King Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 1875 Mulkeytwn
CrossesKing Creek
LocationMulkey Town Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.00837, -89.11397
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks31%
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 1875 Mulkeytwn over King Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1875 Mulkeytwn over King 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1875 Mulkeytwn over King Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1875 Mulkeytwn over King Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1875 Mulkeytwn over King Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.