US Bridges

C.H. 5 FAS 232 over Mud Cr. Tributary

Poor

Henry County, Illinois · 31/2 Mi. S. Atkinson · Structure no. 037300800000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.H. 5 FAS 232 over Mud Cr. Tributary is a concrete slab carrying C.H. 5 FAS 232 over Mud Cr. Tributary in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3 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.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesC.H. 5 FAS 232
CrossesMud Cr. Tributary
Location31/2 Mi. S. Atkinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.36435, -90.03015
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2020)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 C.H. 5 FAS 232 over Mud Cr. Tributary built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.H. 5 FAS 232 over Mud Cr. Tributary 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does C.H. 5 FAS 232 over Mud Cr. Tributary carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is C.H. 5 FAS 232 over Mud Cr. Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns C.H. 5 FAS 232 over Mud Cr. Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.