FAS 835-CH 12 over Mud Creek
PoorPerry County, Illinois · Washington CO Line · Structure no. 073317000000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 835-CH 12 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 835-CH 12 over Mud Creek in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 67 years old, older 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 835-CH 12 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is FAS 835-CH 12 over Mud 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 FAS 835-CH 12 over Mud Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 835-CH 12 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 835-CH 12 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.