TR 261(BLUE MOUND
Carrying TR 261(BLUE MOUND over DRY BRANCH
2.8 MI W OF MACON, Macon, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TR 261(BLUE MOUND
The TR 261(BLUE MOUND bridge in Macon, Illinois carries TR 261(BLUE MOUND over DRY BRANCH. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 275 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 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 52.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TR 261(BLUE MOUND compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 11.9 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 275 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 058501600000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
TR 261(BLUE MOUND 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 261(BLUE MOUND against other structures in Macon 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 261(BLUE MOUND?
TR 261(BLUE MOUND in Macon, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TR 261(BLUE MOUND inspected?
TR 261(BLUE MOUND'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 275 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 261(BLUE MOUND 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 261(BLUE MOUND?
TR 261(BLUE MOUND has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TR 261(BLUE MOUND?
TR 261(BLUE MOUND is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is TR 261(BLUE MOUND and does age affect safety?
TR 261(BLUE MOUND was built in 1973, making it 53 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.
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