US Bridges

FAS 673(CH 9) over Kickapoo Creek

Good

Coles County, Illinois · SE of Mattoon · Structure no. 015006500000000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 673(CH 9) over Kickapoo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 673(CH 9) over Kickapoo Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAS 673(CH 9)
CrossesKickapoo Creek
LocationSE of Mattoon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.46288, -88.30847
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2024)
Projected traffic2,980 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$407,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 673(CH 9) over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is FAS 673(CH 9) over Kickapoo 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 673(CH 9) over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 673(CH 9) over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 673(CH 9) over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.