FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Cochran Road

Carrying Cochran Road over Indian Creek

320 ft South of CR29, Butler, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Cochran Road

The Cochran Road bridge in Butler, Ohio carries Cochran Road over Indian Creek. It was built in 2017, making it 9 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 44.7 meters (147 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 420 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure 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 42.1 metric tons.

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

How Cochran Road compares

▲ 4.6
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of Ohio bridges
377
Bridges in Butler · 18 in Poor condition
Cochran Road 42.1 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
42.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2017
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
44.7 m (147 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
420 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0930000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Cochran 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 Cochran Road against other structures in Butler and across Ohio. Ohio 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 Cochran Road?

Cochran Road in Butler, Ohio has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Cochran Road inspected?

Cochran 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 420 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Cochran 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 Cochran Road?

Cochran Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Cochran Road?

Cochran Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Cochran Road and does age affect safety?

Cochran Road was built in 2017, making it 9 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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