White County Bridge Report Card
White County scores 81 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
White County, Illinois
White County has 213 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 14 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.6% is at or below the 9.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 14,355 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives White County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 81/100 (B). The county has 213 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 14 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 14,355 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 | 6.6% | 13.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.1% of measured traffic | 4.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.5% | 0.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 39 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 234,185 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 | 6.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 39 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 14,355 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in White County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I 64 EB over Tr-422 & Wabash Rv | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,450 | 1967 |
| Fap-332 (ill-1) over French Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,550 | 1923 |
| Fap-328 (us-45) over Lost Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,750 | 1928 |
| Fas-884 over Skillet Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 875 | 1949 |
| 1500 E over Mchenry Slough | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 225 | 2008 |
| Tr 186 over Flanders Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 2001 |
| Tr-291 over Drainage Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1930 |
| Tr-399 over Tr1b Cane Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1986 |
| Tr 207 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1998 |
| Fas 882 over Limekiln Creekm | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 2000 |
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.