US Bridges

FAU 9772 over Mud Creek

Good

Massac County, Illinois · N Metropolis ST · Structure no. 064600100000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 9772 over Mud Creek is a concrete frame carrying FAU 9772 over Mud Creek in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 9772
CrossesMud Creek
LocationN Metropolis ST
Coordinates37.16421, -88.72471
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2020)
Projected traffic1,313 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 9772 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 9772 over Mud 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 9772 over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAU 9772 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 9772 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.