US Bridges

S 14th (fau 7695)) over Kickapoo Drain Ditch

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · Mattoon · Structure no. 015633000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 14th (fau 7695)) over Kickapoo Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying S 14th (fau 7695)) over Kickapoo Drain Ditch in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesS 14th (fau 7695))
CrossesKickapoo Drain Ditch
LocationMattoon
Coordinates39.4686, -88.37109
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2024)
Projected traffic2,121 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 14th (fau 7695)) over Kickapoo Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 14th (fau 7695)) over Kickapoo Drain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S 14th (fau 7695)) over Kickapoo Drain Ditch carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S 14th (fau 7695)) over Kickapoo Drain Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns S 14th (fau 7695)) over Kickapoo Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.