FAS-826 over Big Muddy River
FairJefferson County, Illinois · 3.5 MI N Woodlawn · Structure no. 041316400000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-826 over Big Muddy River is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-826 over Big Muddy River in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-826 over Big Muddy River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-826 over Big Muddy River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-826 over Big Muddy River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS-826 over Big Muddy River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-826 over Big Muddy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.