FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TR 327 MFT108TR

Carrying TR 327 MFT108TR over LOUIS CREEK

.5MI S .3W BUCKLEY, Iroquois, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TR 327 MFT108TR

The TR 327 MFT108TR bridge in Iroquois, Illinois carries TR 327 MFT108TR over LOUIS CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 21.9 meters (72 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 19.8 metric tons.

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

How TR 327 MFT108TR compares

▼ 14.8
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Illinois bridges
565
Bridges in Iroquois · 75 in Poor condition
TR 327 MFT108TR 19.8 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
41.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.4
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
21.9 m (72 ft)
Deck Width
7.1 m (23 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
038303400000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

TR 327 MFT108TR 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 TR 327 MFT108TR against other structures in Iroquois 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 TR 327 MFT108TR?

TR 327 MFT108TR in Iroquois, Illinois has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TR 327 MFT108TR inspected?

TR 327 MFT108TR'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 327 MFT108TR 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 TR 327 MFT108TR?

TR 327 MFT108TR has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TR 327 MFT108TR?

TR 327 MFT108TR is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is TR 327 MFT108TR and does age affect safety?

TR 327 MFT108TR was built in 1960, making it 66 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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