FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Bowlg Green/Poland

Carrying Bowlg Green/Poland over JORDAN CREEK

00.20 N of SR 46, Clay, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Bowlg Green/Poland

The Bowlg Green/Poland bridge in Clay, Indiana carries Bowlg Green/Poland over JORDAN CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 237 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.7 metric tons.

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

How Bowlg Green/Poland compares

▲ 0.1
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 37%
Higher load rating than 63% of Indiana bridges
144
Bridges in Clay · 10 in Poor condition
Bowlg Green/Poland 35.7 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
13.3
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
24.4 m (80 ft)
Deck Width
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
237 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1100138

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 Bowlg Green/Poland 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 Bowlg Green/Poland against other structures in Clay 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 Bowlg Green/Poland?

Bowlg Green/Poland in Clay, Indiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Bowlg Green/Poland inspected?

Bowlg Green/Poland'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 237 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Bowlg Green/Poland 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 Bowlg Green/Poland?

Bowlg Green/Poland has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Bowlg Green/Poland?

Bowlg Green/Poland is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Bowlg Green/Poland and does age affect safety?

Bowlg Green/Poland was built in 1965, making it 61 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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