US Bridges

C.H. 5 FAS 232 over Mud Cr.

Good

Henry County, Illinois · 41/2 Mi. S. Atkinson · Structure no. 037500700000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 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. is a concrete culvert carrying C.H. 5 FAS 232 over Mud Cr. in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. 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.
Location41/2 Mi. S. Atkinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.35348, -90.03018
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.H. 5 FAS 232 over Mud Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.