FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TOWPATH Rd

Carrying TOWPATH Rd over BURNETTS Creek

00.29 E of CR 300 W, Carroll, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TOWPATH Rd

The TOWPATH Rd bridge in Carroll, Indiana carries TOWPATH Rd over BURNETTS Creek. It was built in 1840, making it 186 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 288 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 5/9. 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 29.4 metric tons.

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

How TOWPATH Rd compares

▼ 6.2
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 24%
Lower load rating than 76% of Indiana bridges
159
Bridges in Carroll · 3 in Poor condition
TOWPATH Rd 29.4 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.3
Serviceability /30
18.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1840
Material
Masonry
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
288 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0800119

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TOWPATH Rd 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 TOWPATH Rd against other structures in Carroll 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 TOWPATH Rd?

TOWPATH Rd in Carroll, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TOWPATH Rd inspected?

TOWPATH Rd'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 288 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOWPATH Rd 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 TOWPATH Rd?

TOWPATH Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TOWPATH Rd?

TOWPATH Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TOWPATH Rd and does age affect safety?

TOWPATH Rd was built in 1840, making it 186 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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