US Bridges

FAS 1881 over Little Muddy Overflo

Fair

Perry County, Illinois · 4 MI E of Duquoin · Structure no. 073315800000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
407 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1881 over Little Muddy Overflo is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1881 over Little Muddy Overflo in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFAS 1881
CrossesLittle Muddy Overflo
Location4 MI E of Duquoin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.0224, -89.14024
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length407 ft (124.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 FAS 1881 over Little Muddy Overflo built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1881 over Little Muddy Overflo 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 FAS 1881 over Little Muddy Overflo carry?

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

How long is FAS 1881 over Little Muddy Overflo?

The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1881 over Little Muddy Overflo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.