FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 495

Carrying FAS 495 over MADDEN CREEK

NORTH OF MANSFIELD, Piatt, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
89 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 495

The FAS 495 bridge in Piatt, Illinois carries FAS 495 over MADDEN CREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,850 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.1 metric tons.

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

How FAS 495 compares

▲ 54.5
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Illinois bridges
249
Bridges in Piatt · 12 in Poor condition
FAS 495 89.1 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
89.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,850 vehicles/day
Structure Number
074315000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAS 495 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 FAS 495 against other structures in Piatt 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 FAS 495?

FAS 495 in Piatt, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS 495 inspected?

FAS 495'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 1,850 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 495 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 FAS 495?

FAS 495 has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 495?

FAS 495 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAS 495 and does age affect safety?

FAS 495 was built in 1971, making it 55 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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