US Bridges

FAS 2873 over Trib Big Muddy Rv.

Fair

Franklin County, Illinois · Bessie RD · Structure no. 028322200000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2873 over Trib Big Muddy Rv. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 2873 over Trib Big Muddy Rv. 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2873
CrossesTrib Big Muddy Rv.
LocationBessie RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.02673, -88.81651
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2873 over Trib Big Muddy Rv. built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2873 over Trib Big Muddy Rv. 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 2873 over Trib Big Muddy Rv. carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2873 over Trib Big Muddy Rv.?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2873 over Trib Big Muddy Rv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.