US Bridges

Taylor Rd(fau 7426 over Morrisons Creek

Good

Macon County, Illinois · .1 MI S of Grove RD · Structure no. 058601800000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Rd(fau 7426 over Morrisons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Taylor Rd(fau 7426 over Morrisons Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesTaylor Rd(fau 7426
CrossesMorrisons Creek
Location.1 MI S of Grove RD
Coordinates39.8023, -88.98267
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic530 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Rd(fau 7426 over Morrisons Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Rd(fau 7426 over Morrisons Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor Rd(fau 7426 over Morrisons Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Rd(fau 7426 over Morrisons Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Rd(fau 7426 over Morrisons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.