US Bridges

FAU 7702(CH 7) over Stream

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · SE Edge of Mattoon · Structure no. 015500500000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7702(CH 7) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 7702(CH 7) over Stream in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,586 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7702(CH 7)
CrossesStream
LocationSE Edge of Mattoon
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.46649, -88.33847
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2024)
Projected traffic3,586 by 2046
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAU 7702(CH 7) over Stream built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7702(CH 7) over Stream 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 7702(CH 7) over Stream carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7702(CH 7) over Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns FAU 7702(CH 7) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.