FAS331 CH45 over Mud Creek
FairIroquois County, Illinois · 1.5MI N Goodwine · Structure no. 038310000000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS331 CH45 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS331 CH45 over Mud Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 90 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS331 CH45 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is FAS331 CH45 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FAS331 CH45 over Mud Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is FAS331 CH45 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAS331 CH45 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.