FAU 7703(CH 29) over Kickapoo Creek
GoodColes County, Illinois · 2 MI SE of Mattoon · Structure no. 015303900000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 7703(CH 29) over Kickapoo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7703(CH 29) over Kickapoo Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FAU 7703(CH 29) over Kickapoo Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 7703(CH 29) 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAU 7703(CH 29) over Kickapoo Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is FAU 7703(CH 29) over Kickapoo Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 7703(CH 29) over Kickapoo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.