FAS 661 (ch 20) over Crab Apple Creek
FairColes County, Illinois · 3.0 MI N of Mattoon · Structure no. 015005700000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 661 (ch 20) over Crab Apple Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 661 (ch 20) over Crab Apple Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 73 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 5 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 661 (ch 20) over Crab Apple Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is FAS 661 (ch 20) over Crab Apple 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAS 661 (ch 20) over Crab Apple Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAS 661 (ch 20) over Crab Apple Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 661 (ch 20) over Crab Apple Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.