US Bridges

Muni 6802 Sulpher over Finley Creek

Poor

Macon County, Illinois · 1.5 MI SW of Mt Zion · Structure no. 058325300000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muni 6802 Sulpher over Finley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Muni 6802 Sulpher over Finley Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMuni 6802 Sulpher
CrossesFinley Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of Mt Zion
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.75518, -88.89084
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Muni 6802 Sulpher over Finley Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muni 6802 Sulpher over Finley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Muni 6802 Sulpher over Finley Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Muni 6802 Sulpher over Finley Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Muni 6802 Sulpher over Finley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.