Massac County Bridge Report Card
Massac County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Massac County, Illinois
Massac County has 132 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.3% is at or below the 9.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,110 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Massac County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 132 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,110 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 8.3% | 16.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.5% of measured traffic | 0.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 402,025 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 8.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,110 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Massac County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fas 929 over Icgrr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 650 | 1985 |
| Pell Road over Stream E Of US 45 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 550 | 1900 |
| Tr 117 over Weaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 275 | 1980 |
| Crestwood Road over Barnes Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1939 |
| Tr-59 (mermet Road over Sielbeck Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 175 | 2018 |
| Twp RD 58 over Bear Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1977 |
| Kinneman Lake Road over Stream N Of Ohio Riv | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1900 |
| Tr 82 over Icg Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1900 |
| Dry Ridge Road over Main Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1964 |
| Twp RD 104 over Massac Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1977 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.