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FAS 667(CH 7) over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · 1 MI W of I-57 · Structure no. 015501300000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 667(CH 7) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 667(CH 7) over Drainage Ditch in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 667(CH 7)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1 MI W of I-57
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.46551, -88.34248
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
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 FAS 667(CH 7) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 667(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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 667(CH 7) over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is FAS 667(CH 7) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 667(CH 7) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.