FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PARK ROAD S65H

Carrying PARK ROAD S65H over RUSH CREEK

2.22 SE SR 69, Posey, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
83 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PARK ROAD S65H

The PARK ROAD S65H bridge in Posey, Indiana carries PARK ROAD S65H over RUSH CREEK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

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 82.9 metric tons.

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

How PARK ROAD S65H compares

▲ 47.3
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Indiana bridges
205
Bridges in Posey · 10 in Poor condition
PARK ROAD S65H 82.9 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.2
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
82.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Park/Forest/Reservation
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
060175

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PARK ROAD S65H 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 PARK ROAD S65H against other structures in Posey 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 PARK ROAD S65H?

PARK ROAD S65H in Posey, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PARK ROAD S65H inspected?

PARK ROAD S65H'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 400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PARK ROAD S65H 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 PARK ROAD S65H?

PARK ROAD S65H has an NBI inventory load rating of 82.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PARK ROAD S65H?

PARK ROAD S65H is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

How old is PARK ROAD S65H and does age affect safety?

PARK ROAD S65H was built in 1980, making it 46 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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