FAS 1877 over Big Muddy River
FairFranklin County, Illinois · Yellow Banks Road · Structure no. 028322000000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1877 over Big Muddy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1877 over Big Muddy River in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1877 over Big Muddy River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1877 over Big Muddy River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 1877 over Big Muddy River carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1877 over Big Muddy River?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1877 over Big Muddy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.