FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TAYLOR RD(FAU 7426

Carrying TAYLOR RD(FAU 7426 over MORRISON'S CREEK

.23 MI S OF GROVE RD, Macon, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TAYLOR RD(FAU 7426

The TAYLOR RD(FAU 7426 bridge in Macon, Illinois carries TAYLOR RD(FAU 7426 over MORRISON'S CREEK. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 525 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How TAYLOR RD(FAU 7426 compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
368
Bridges in Macon · 48 in Poor condition
TAYLOR RD(FAU 7426 32.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
24.8
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
525 vehicles/day
Structure Number
058601600000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TAYLOR RD(FAU 7426 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 TAYLOR RD(FAU 7426 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 TAYLOR RD(FAU 7426?

TAYLOR RD(FAU 7426 in Macon, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TAYLOR RD(FAU 7426 inspected?

TAYLOR RD(FAU 7426'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 525 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TAYLOR RD(FAU 7426 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 TAYLOR RD(FAU 7426?

TAYLOR RD(FAU 7426 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TAYLOR RD(FAU 7426?

TAYLOR RD(FAU 7426 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is TAYLOR RD(FAU 7426 and does age affect safety?

TAYLOR RD(FAU 7426 was built in 1985, making it 41 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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