FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHARLESTOWN PK ACC

Carrying CHARLESTOWN PK ACC over LICK CREEK

00.00 CHARLESTOWN ST PARK, Clark, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
97 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHARLESTOWN PK ACC

The CHARLESTOWN PK ACC bridge in Clark, Indiana carries CHARLESTOWN PK ACC over LICK CREEK. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 180 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 97.2 metric tons.

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

How CHARLESTOWN PK ACC compares

▲ 61.6
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Indiana bridges
144
Bridges in Clark · 1 in Poor condition
CHARLESTOWN PK ACC 97.2 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
11.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
97.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Park/Forest/Reservation
Avg Daily Traffic
180 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080788

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHARLESTOWN PK ACC 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 CHARLESTOWN PK ACC against other structures in Clark 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 CHARLESTOWN PK ACC?

CHARLESTOWN PK ACC in Clark, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CHARLESTOWN PK ACC inspected?

CHARLESTOWN PK ACC'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 180 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHARLESTOWN PK ACC 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 CHARLESTOWN PK ACC?

CHARLESTOWN PK ACC has an NBI inventory load rating of 97.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHARLESTOWN PK ACC?

CHARLESTOWN PK ACC is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

How old is CHARLESTOWN PK ACC and does age affect safety?

CHARLESTOWN PK ACC was built in 1996, making it 30 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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