US Bridges

FAP 327 (us 50) over Big Muddy Creek

Good

Richland County, Illinois · Clay-Richland Co. LN · Structure no. 080002500000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
717 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 327 (us 50) over Big Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 327 (us 50) over Big Muddy Creek in Richland County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,939 by 2046. The structure is 717 ft (218.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAP 327 (us 50)
CrossesBig Muddy Creek
LocationClay-Richland Co. LN
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.68703, -88.28416
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length717 ft (218.6 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,939 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP 327 (us 50) over Big Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 327 (us 50) over Big Muddy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 327 (us 50) over Big Muddy Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAP 327 (us 50) over Big Muddy Creek?

The structure is 717 ft (218.6 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 327 (us 50) over Big Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.