US Bridges

FAS-826 over Trib Big Muddy

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 3.5 MI N Woodlawn · Structure no. 041500300000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-826 over Trib Big Muddy is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-826 over Trib Big Muddy 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesFAS-826
CrossesTrib Big Muddy
Location3.5 MI N Woodlawn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.37906, -89.02716
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-826 over Trib Big Muddy built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-826 over Trib Big Muddy 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-826 over Trib Big Muddy carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS-826 over Trib Big Muddy?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns FAS-826 over Trib Big Muddy?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.