FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CH 8/FAS 782

Carrying CH 8/FAS 782 over OWL CREEK

N CORP LIMT MULBERRY, Bond, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CH 8/FAS 782

The CH 8/FAS 782 bridge in Bond, Illinois carries CH 8/FAS 782 over OWL CREEK. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CH 8/FAS 782 compares

▼ 11.9
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Illinois bridges
165
Bridges in Bond · 12 in Poor condition
CH 8/FAS 782 22.7 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
20.2
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
13.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1947
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003303000000000

How to read this record

CH 8/FAS 782 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CH 8/FAS 782 against other structures in Bond and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CH 8/FAS 782?

CH 8/FAS 782 in Bond, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CH 8/FAS 782 inspected?

CH 8/FAS 782's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,100 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CH 8/FAS 782 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CH 8/FAS 782?

CH 8/FAS 782 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CH 8/FAS 782?

CH 8/FAS 782 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CH 8/FAS 782 and does age affect safety?

CH 8/FAS 782 was built in 1947, making it 79 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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