US Bridges

FAS 875 over Mid Fork-Big Muddy R

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · .5 MI N of Macedonia · Structure no. 028328400000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 875 over Mid Fork-Big Muddy R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 875 over Mid Fork-Big Muddy R in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 875
CrossesMid Fork-Big Muddy R
Location.5 MI N of Macedonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.06359, -88.70551
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 875 over Mid Fork-Big Muddy R built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 875 over Mid Fork-Big Muddy R 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 875 over Mid Fork-Big Muddy R carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FAS 875 over Mid Fork-Big Muddy R?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 875 over Mid Fork-Big Muddy R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.