FAU 7702(CH 7) over Kickapoo Creek
FairColes County, Illinois · 1.5 MI SE Mattoon · Structure no. 015331000000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 7702(CH 7) over Kickapoo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAU 7702(CH 7) over Kickapoo Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 7702(CH 7) over Kickapoo Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 7702(CH 7) 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 7702(CH 7) over Kickapoo Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAU 7702(CH 7) over Kickapoo Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 7702(CH 7) over Kickapoo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.