US Bridges

I-57 over Kickapoo Creek

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · 1.0 MI SE of Mattoon · Structure no. 015200000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-57 over Kickapoo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-57 over Kickapoo Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 19,800 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,402 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-57
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location1.0 MI SE of Mattoon
RouteInterstate 57
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.46961, -88.32114
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,800 (2023)
Projected traffic20,402 by 2046
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-57 over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-57 over Kickapoo 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-57 over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 19,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I-57 over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns I-57 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.