FAU 7702(CH 7) over Drainage Ditch
FairColes County, Illinois · S of Mattoon · Structure no. 015201700000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 7702(CH 7) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 7702(CH 7) over Drainage Ditch in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,555 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 7702(CH 7) over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 7702(CH 7) over Drainage Ditch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 7702(CH 7) over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAU 7702(CH 7) over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FAU 7702(CH 7) over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.