FAS 431 over Mud Creek
PoorPosted for loadHancock County, Illinois · 2.3 MI S. of West Po · Structure no. 034330200000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 431 over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 431 over Mud Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 431 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 431 over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does FAS 431 over Mud Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAS 431 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 431 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.