FAP-327 (US-50) over Muddy Creek
FairPosted for loadLawrence County, Illinois · .5 MI E Sumner RD · Structure no. 051000900000000
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP-327 (US-50) over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP-327 (US-50) over Muddy Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,091 by 2046. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP-327 (US-50) over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP-327 (US-50) over Muddy Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAP-327 (US-50) over Muddy Creek carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FAP-327 (US-50) over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP-327 (US-50) over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.