US Bridges

FAP-828 (cc-Mont B over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Clay County, Illinois · 4 MI S Effingham C L · Structure no. 013200500000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-828 (cc-Mont B over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP-828 (cc-Mont B over Cottonwood Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-828 (cc-Mont B
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location4 MI S Effingham C L
CountyClay County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.85159, -88.3805
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2021)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-828 (cc-Mont B over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-828 (cc-Mont B over Cottonwood 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-828 (cc-Mont B over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAP-828 (cc-Mont B over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAP-828 (cc-Mont B over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.