FAI 80 WB over Mud Creek
FairHenry County, Illinois · 0.7 MI W JCT Ill 78 · Structure no. 037004600000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 80 WB over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 80 WB over Mud Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 64 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 5 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,368 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 80 WB over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is FAI 80 WB over Mud 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FAI 80 WB over Mud Creek carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.
How long is FAI 80 WB over Mud Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 80 WB over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.