US Bridges

East Park St.-Ch 7 over Branch to Ltl Muddy

Fair

Perry County, Illinois · 1 MI W of Franklinco · Structure no. 073313800000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Park St.-Ch 7 over Branch to Ltl Muddy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Park St.-Ch 7 over Branch to Ltl Muddy in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesEast Park St.-Ch 7
CrossesBranch to Ltl Muddy
Location1 MI W of Franklinco
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.01722, -89.15283
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Park St.-Ch 7 over Branch to Ltl Muddy built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Park St.-Ch 7 over Branch to Ltl Muddy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does East Park St.-Ch 7 over Branch to Ltl Muddy carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East Park St.-Ch 7 over Branch to Ltl Muddy?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns East Park St.-Ch 7 over Branch to Ltl Muddy?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.