US Bridges

FAS 2873 over TR B Mud & Mid Fork

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · Bessie RD · Structure no. 028322300000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2873 over TR B Mud & Mid Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 2873 over TR B Mud & Mid Fork in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 2873
CrossesTR B Mud & Mid Fork
LocationBessie RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.02528, -88.81651
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 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 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 2873 over TR B Mud & Mid Fork built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2873 over TR B Mud & Mid Fork 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 2873 over TR B Mud & Mid Fork carry?

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

How long is FAS 2873 over TR B Mud & Mid Fork?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2873 over TR B Mud & Mid Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.