US Bridges

FAS 460-CH 14 over West Muddy Branch

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · NW-15-T5NR2E · Structure no. 029302100000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 460-CH 14 over West Muddy Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 460-CH 14 over West Muddy Branch in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 460-CH 14
CrossesWest Muddy Branch
LocationNW-15-T5NR2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.4217, -90.26966
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 460-CH 14 over West Muddy Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 460-CH 14 over West Muddy Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 460-CH 14 over West Muddy Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FAS 460-CH 14 over West Muddy Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 460-CH 14 over West Muddy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.