FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TR 29 SHELLABARGER

Carrying TR 29 SHELLABARGER over DITCH

1 MI. N WARRENSBURG, Macon, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TR 29 SHELLABARGER

The TR 29 SHELLABARGER bridge in Macon, Illinois carries TR 29 SHELLABARGER over DITCH. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 7.2 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 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 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.5 metric tons.

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

How TR 29 SHELLABARGER compares

▲ 5.9
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of Illinois bridges
368
Bridges in Macon · 48 in Poor condition
TR 29 SHELLABARGER 40.5 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2019
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
7.2 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
058506400000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TR 29 SHELLABARGER is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare TR 29 SHELLABARGER 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 29 SHELLABARGER?

TR 29 SHELLABARGER in Macon, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TR 29 SHELLABARGER inspected?

TR 29 SHELLABARGER'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 25 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 29 SHELLABARGER is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for TR 29 SHELLABARGER?

TR 29 SHELLABARGER has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TR 29 SHELLABARGER?

TR 29 SHELLABARGER is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is TR 29 SHELLABARGER and does age affect safety?

TR 29 SHELLABARGER was built in 2019, making it 7 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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