US Bridges

FAS 1881 over Little Muddy Rv

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · David Deesov Little · Structure no. 028324000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1881 over Little Muddy Rv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1881 over Little Muddy Rv in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1881
CrossesLittle Muddy Rv
LocationDavid Deesov Little
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.02261, -89.13825
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 1881 over Little Muddy Rv built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1881 over Little Muddy Rv 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1881 over Little Muddy Rv carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1881 over Little Muddy Rv?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1881 over Little Muddy Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.