US Bridges

US 45(FAS 1671) over Crabapple Creek

Good

Coles County, Illinois · 5 MI N Mattoon · Structure no. 015201800000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45(FAS 1671) over Crabapple Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 45(FAS 1671) over Crabapple Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,525 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 45(FAS 1671)
CrossesCrabapple Creek
Location5 MI N Mattoon
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates39.54669, -88.34653
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,525 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 45(FAS 1671) over Crabapple Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45(FAS 1671) over Crabapple 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does US 45(FAS 1671) over Crabapple Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 45(FAS 1671) over Crabapple Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns US 45(FAS 1671) over Crabapple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.