US Bridges

FAS1881-E Park ST over Little Muddy Ovrflow

Fair

Perry County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Frkln-Perry · Structure no. 073316300000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS1881-E Park ST over Little Muddy Ovrflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS1881-E Park ST over Little Muddy Ovrflow in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFAS1881-E Park ST
CrossesLittle Muddy Ovrflow
Location0.5 MI W Frkln-Perry
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.01957, -89.14739
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 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 FAS1881-E Park ST over Little Muddy Ovrflow built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS1881-E Park ST over Little Muddy Ovrflow 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 FAS1881-E Park ST over Little Muddy Ovrflow carry?

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

How long is FAS1881-E Park ST over Little Muddy Ovrflow?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS1881-E Park ST over Little Muddy Ovrflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.