US Bridges

FAS 694 over Trib to Muddy Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N of Sumner · Structure no. 051331200000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 694 over Trib to Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 694 over Trib to Muddy Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 694
CrossesTrib to Muddy Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Sumner
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.74013, -87.86631
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic975 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 694 over Trib to Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 694 over Trib to 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 694 over Trib to Muddy Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 694 over Trib to Muddy Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 694 over Trib to Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.