US Bridges

FAS 662 over Br Cottonwood Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Illinois · 3 MI N of Toledo · Structure no. 018500700000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 662 over Br Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 662 over Br Cottonwood Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 662
CrossesBr Cottonwood Creek
Location3 MI N of Toledo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.32396, -88.23026
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2021)
Projected traffic338 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 662 over Br Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 662 over Br 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 662 over Br Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS 662 over Br Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns FAS 662 over Br Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.