US Bridges

S Sixth(fau 7699) over Kickapoo Drain Ditch

Good

Coles County, Illinois · Mattoon · Structure no. 015632900000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,350
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Sixth(fau 7699) over Kickapoo Drain Ditch is a concrete frame carrying S Sixth(fau 7699) over Kickapoo Drain Ditch in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,636 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesS Sixth(fau 7699)
CrossesKickapoo Drain Ditch
LocationMattoon
Coordinates39.47366, -88.36024
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2024)
Projected traffic3,636 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S Sixth(fau 7699) over Kickapoo Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Sixth(fau 7699) over Kickapoo Drain Ditch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S Sixth(fau 7699) over Kickapoo Drain Ditch carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S Sixth(fau 7699) over Kickapoo Drain Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S Sixth(fau 7699) over Kickapoo Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.