US Bridges

CH-5 over Big Muddy

Fair

Jasper County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Latona · Structure no. 040301700000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-5 over Big Muddy is a concrete channel beam carrying CH-5 over Big Muddy in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCH-5
CrossesBig Muddy
Location0.5 MI W Latona
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJasper County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.98091, -88.3203
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic357 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CH-5 over Big Muddy built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-5 over Big Muddy 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 CH-5 over Big Muddy carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CH-5 over Big Muddy?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CH-5 over Big Muddy?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.