Ch 18 over Little Muddy River
FairJefferson County, Illinois · 4.5 MI SW Scheller · Structure no. 041371900000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 18 over Little Muddy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 18 over Little Muddy River in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 18 over Little Muddy River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 18 over Little 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 18 over Little Muddy River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ch 18 over Little Muddy River?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 18 over Little Muddy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.