FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KISSEL ROAD

Carrying KISSEL ROAD over FISHBACK CREEK

00.15 S OF HUNT CLUB ROAD, Boone, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
78 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KISSEL ROAD

The KISSEL ROAD bridge in Boone, Indiana carries KISSEL ROAD over FISHBACK CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.9 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 750 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 78.1 metric tons.

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

How KISSEL ROAD compares

▲ 42.5
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Indiana bridges
235
Bridges in Boone · 10 in Poor condition
KISSEL ROAD 78.1 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
78.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.9 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
750 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0600192

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KISSEL 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 KISSEL ROAD against other structures in Boone and across Indiana. Indiana 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 KISSEL ROAD?

KISSEL ROAD in Boone, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KISSEL ROAD inspected?

KISSEL 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 750 vehicles per day.

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

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

KISSEL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 78.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KISSEL ROAD?

KISSEL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is KISSEL ROAD and does age affect safety?

KISSEL ROAD was built in 1970, making it 56 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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