US Bridges

CH-1 (FAS-645) over Cotton Creek

Good

Christian County, Illinois · 9.5 MI So Talorville · Structure no. 011504200000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-1 (FAS-645) over Cotton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CH-1 (FAS-645) over Cotton Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCH-1 (FAS-645)
CrossesCotton Creek
Location9.5 MI So Talorville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.40042, -89.29769
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-1 (FAS-645) over Cotton Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-1 (FAS-645) over Cotton 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does CH-1 (FAS-645) over Cotton Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is CH-1 (FAS-645) over Cotton Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns CH-1 (FAS-645) over Cotton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.