FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MS#6470A

Carrying MS#6470A over BULL RUN CREEK

NE COR-5-T24NR3W, Tazewell, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MS#6470A

The MS#6470A bridge in Tazewell, Illinois carries MS#6470A over BULL RUN CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 950 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.

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

How MS#6470A compares

▼ 11.9
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Illinois bridges
361
Bridges in Tazewell · 40 in Poor condition
MS#6470A 22.7 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.2
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
950 vehicles/day
Structure Number
090502800000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MS#6470A 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 MS#6470A against other structures in Tazewell 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 MS#6470A?

MS#6470A in Tazewell, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MS#6470A inspected?

MS#6470A'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 950 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MS#6470A 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 MS#6470A?

MS#6470A has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MS#6470A?

MS#6470A is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MS#6470A and does age affect safety?

MS#6470A was built in 1963, making it 63 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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