US Bridges

FAS Rt 831 over Little Muddy River

Good

Washington County, Illinois · 0.20 MI West Radom · Structure no. 095313100000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS Rt 831 over Little Muddy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS Rt 831 over Little Muddy River in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFAS Rt 831
CrossesLittle Muddy River
Location0.20 MI West Radom
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.28133, -89.20466
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic756 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 FAS Rt 831 over Little Muddy River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS Rt 831 over Little Muddy River 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does FAS Rt 831 over Little Muddy River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS Rt 831 over Little Muddy River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS Rt 831 over Little Muddy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.