FAU 7643 over Cassel Creek
FairColes County, Illinois · 2.0 MI S Charleston · Structure no. 015002700000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 7643 over Cassel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7643 over Cassel Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 88 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2046. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 7643 over Cassel Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is FAU 7643 over Cassel 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 FAU 7643 over Cassel Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAU 7643 over Cassel Creek?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 7643 over Cassel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.