FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TR 4

Carrying TR 4 over CREEK

0.4 MI N OF FAS 937, Massac, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TR 4

The TR 4 bridge in Massac, Illinois carries TR 4 over CREEK. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.7 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.9 metric tons.

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

How TR 4 compares

▲ 3.3
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
138
Bridges in Massac · 11 in Poor condition
TR 4 37.9 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
37.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.7 m (52 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
064313200000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TR 4 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 4 against other structures in Massac 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 4?

TR 4 in Massac, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TR 4 inspected?

TR 4'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 4 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for TR 4?

TR 4 has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TR 4?

TR 4 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is TR 4 and does age affect safety?

TR 4 was built in 1999, making it 27 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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