FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TAILGATE ROAD

Carrying TAILGATE ROAD over TRIB TO LICKING CREEK

1 MI. S. OF KNOBSVILLE, Fulton, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TAILGATE ROAD

The TAILGATE ROAD bridge in Fulton, Pennsylvania carries TAILGATE ROAD over TRIB TO LICKING CREEK. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. 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 35.6 metric tons.

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

How TAILGATE ROAD compares

▼ 3.7
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 40%
Lower load rating than 60% of Pennsylvania bridges
97
Bridges in Fulton · 10 in Poor condition
TAILGATE ROAD 35.6 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2019
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Park/Forest/Reservation
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000056893

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TAILGATE ROAD 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 TAILGATE ROAD against other structures in Fulton and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania 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 TAILGATE ROAD?

TAILGATE ROAD in Fulton, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TAILGATE ROAD inspected?

TAILGATE ROAD'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 25 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TAILGATE ROAD 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 TAILGATE ROAD?

TAILGATE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TAILGATE ROAD?

TAILGATE ROAD is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

How old is TAILGATE ROAD and does age affect safety?

TAILGATE ROAD was built in 2019, making it 7 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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