US Bridges

FAU 7698/9th ST over Kickapoo Crek

Good

Coles County, Illinois · So 9th ST Mattoon · Structure no. 015633900000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7698/9th ST over Kickapoo Crek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 7698/9th ST over Kickapoo Crek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,141 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesFAU 7698/9th ST
CrossesKickapoo Crek
LocationSo 9th ST Mattoon
Coordinates39.47338, -88.36427
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2024)
Projected traffic4,141 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 FAU 7698/9th ST over Kickapoo Crek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7698/9th ST over Kickapoo Crek 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 FAU 7698/9th ST over Kickapoo Crek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7698/9th ST over Kickapoo Crek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7698/9th ST over Kickapoo Crek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.