US Bridges

FAS-707 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Illinois · S Edge Wheeler · Structure no. 040301300000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-707 over Muddy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-707 over Muddy Creek in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 332 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-707
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationS Edge Wheeler
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJasper County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.03803, -88.31656
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2021)
Projected traffic332 by 2046
Trucks9%
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-707 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-707 over Muddy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-707 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS-707 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-707 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.