US Bridges

FAS 1916-MUDLINE R over Rattlesnake CR Trib

Fair

Jackson County, Illinois · 0.78 MI N Il 4 · Structure no. 039322600000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1916-MUDLINE R over Rattlesnake CR Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1916-MUDLINE R over Rattlesnake CR Trib in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 1916-MUDLINE R
CrossesRattlesnake CR Trib
Location0.78 MI N Il 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.89513, -89.39451
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2022)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 FAS 1916-MUDLINE R over Rattlesnake CR Trib built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1916-MUDLINE R over Rattlesnake CR Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1916-MUDLINE R over Rattlesnake CR Trib carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1916-MUDLINE R over Rattlesnake CR Trib?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1916-MUDLINE R over Rattlesnake CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.