US Bridges

FAS 701(CH 6) over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Illinois · 1.0 MI N of Jewett · Structure no. 018310300000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 701(CH 6) over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 701(CH 6) over Cottonwood Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2046. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 701(CH 6)
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.0 MI N of Jewett
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.22876, -88.2435
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic832 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 701(CH 6) over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 701(CH 6) over Cottonwood Creek 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 701(CH 6) over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 701(CH 6) over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 701(CH 6) over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.