US Bridges

FAS 460-CH 14 over Mudd Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · NE-15-T5NR2E · Structure no. 029302200000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 460-CH 14 over Mudd Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 460-CH 14 over Mudd Creek 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 81 ft (24.7 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
CrossesMudd Creek
LocationNE-15-T5NR2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.42135, -90.26161
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 Mudd Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 460-CH 14 over Mudd Creek 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 Mudd Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 460-CH 14 over Mudd Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 460-CH 14 over Mudd Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.