US Bridges

FAU 8748 over Trib Big Muddy Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · N of Veterans DR · Structure no. 041600500000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8748 over Trib Big Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 8748 over Trib Big Muddy Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,353 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 8748
CrossesTrib Big Muddy Creek
LocationN of Veterans DR
Coordinates38.30454, -88.96008
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2021)
Projected traffic5,353 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 8748 over Trib Big Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8748 over Trib Big Muddy Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 8748 over Trib Big Muddy Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8748 over Trib Big Muddy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns FAU 8748 over Trib Big Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.