FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROYAL CENTER PIKE

Carrying ROYAL CENTER PIKE over CROOKED CREEK

00.70 S OF CR 400 N, Cass, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROYAL CENTER PIKE

The ROYAL CENTER PIKE bridge in Cass, Indiana carries ROYAL CENTER PIKE over CROOKED CREEK. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 160 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.9 metric tons.

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

How ROYAL CENTER PIKE compares

▼ 2.7
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 47%
Higher load rating than 53% of Indiana bridges
161
Bridges in Cass · 3 in Poor condition
ROYAL CENTER PIKE 32.9 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
18.3 m (60 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
160 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0900063

How to read this record

ROYAL CENTER PIKE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare ROYAL CENTER PIKE against other structures in Cass 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 ROYAL CENTER PIKE?

ROYAL CENTER PIKE in Cass, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROYAL CENTER PIKE inspected?

ROYAL CENTER PIKE'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 160 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROYAL CENTER PIKE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ROYAL CENTER PIKE?

ROYAL CENTER PIKE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROYAL CENTER PIKE?

ROYAL CENTER PIKE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ROYAL CENTER PIKE and does age affect safety?

ROYAL CENTER PIKE was built in 1977, making it 49 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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