US Bridges

FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Trib Coffee Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Illinois · 3.5 MI W Mt Carmel · Structure no. 093001800000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Trib Coffee Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Trib Coffee Creek in Wabash County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,535 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-825 (ILL-15)
CrossesTrib Coffee Creek
Location3.5 MI W Mt Carmel
RouteState Highway 15
CountyWabash County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.40848, -87.84611
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2023)
Projected traffic3,535 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$183,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Trib Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Trib Coffee Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Trib Coffee Creek carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Trib Coffee Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Trib Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.