FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TAYLOR SCHOOL RD

Carrying TAYLOR SCHOOL RD over MUTTON RUN

.5 MI EAST OF USR 127, Butler, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TAYLOR SCHOOL RD

The TAYLOR SCHOOL RD bridge in Butler, Ohio carries TAYLOR SCHOOL RD over MUTTON RUN. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,056 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 35.6 metric tons.

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

How TAYLOR SCHOOL RD compares

▼ 1.9
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Ohio bridges
377
Bridges in Butler · 18 in Poor condition
TAYLOR SCHOOL RD 35.6 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Last Reconstructed
1991
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,056 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0933961

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TAYLOR SCHOOL 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 TAYLOR SCHOOL RD 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 TAYLOR SCHOOL RD?

TAYLOR SCHOOL RD in Butler, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TAYLOR SCHOOL RD inspected?

TAYLOR SCHOOL 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 1,056 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TAYLOR SCHOOL 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 TAYLOR SCHOOL RD?

TAYLOR SCHOOL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TAYLOR SCHOOL RD?

TAYLOR SCHOOL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TAYLOR SCHOOL RD and does age affect safety?

TAYLOR SCHOOL RD was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.

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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