US Bridges

FAS 819 - Ch 39 over Big Muddy River

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 2.5 MI S Walnut Hill · Structure no. 041365400000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 819 - Ch 39 over Big Muddy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 819 - Ch 39 over Big Muddy River in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFAS 819 - Ch 39
CrossesBig Muddy River
Location2.5 MI S Walnut Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.43777, -89.06158
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2021)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 819 - Ch 39 over Big Muddy River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 819 - Ch 39 over Big Muddy River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 819 - Ch 39 over Big Muddy River carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 819 - Ch 39 over Big Muddy River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 819 - Ch 39 over Big Muddy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.