US Bridges

CH-12 (fas 732) over Cotton Creek

Fair

Christian County, Illinois · 10 W of Pana · Structure no. 011500200000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-12 (fas 732) over Cotton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CH-12 (fas 732) over Cotton Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCH-12 (fas 732)
CrossesCotton Creek
Location10 W of Pana
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.39986, -89.29694
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CH-12 (fas 732) over Cotton Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-12 (fas 732) over Cotton Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CH-12 (fas 732) over Cotton Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is CH-12 (fas 732) over Cotton Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CH-12 (fas 732) over Cotton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.