ARCHIBALD FALLS RD
Carrying ARCHIBALD FALLS RD over LITTLE BLUE RIVER
0.40 E OF COLEMAN ROAD, Crawford, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ARCHIBALD FALLS RD
The ARCHIBALD FALLS RD bridge in Crawford, Indiana carries ARCHIBALD FALLS RD over LITTLE BLUE RIVER. It was built in 1892, making it 134 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2022, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 51.8 meters (170 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 271 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 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 7.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ARCHIBALD FALLS RD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1892
- Last Reconstructed
- 2022
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 51.8 m (170 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 271 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1300035
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ARCHIBALD FALLS 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 ARCHIBALD FALLS RD against other structures in Crawford 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 ARCHIBALD FALLS RD?
ARCHIBALD FALLS RD in Crawford, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ARCHIBALD FALLS RD inspected?
ARCHIBALD FALLS 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 271 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ARCHIBALD FALLS 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 ARCHIBALD FALLS RD?
ARCHIBALD FALLS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 7.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ARCHIBALD FALLS RD?
ARCHIBALD FALLS RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is ARCHIBALD FALLS RD and does age affect safety?
ARCHIBALD FALLS RD was built in 1892, making it 134 years old and last reconstructed in 2022.
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.
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