MOORES BRIDGE RD
Carrying MOORES BRIDGE RD over PATOKA RIVER
00.40 E OF WHEELING RD, Gibson, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MOORES BRIDGE RD
The MOORES BRIDGE RD bridge in Gibson, Indiana carries MOORES BRIDGE RD over PATOKA RIVER. It was built in 1877, making it 149 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 51.5 meters (169 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MOORES BRIDGE RD compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1877
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 51.5 m (169 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.7 m (19 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 2600050
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
MOORES BRIDGE RD 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 MOORES BRIDGE RD against other structures in Gibson 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 MOORES BRIDGE RD?
MOORES BRIDGE RD in Gibson, Indiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MOORES BRIDGE RD inspected?
MOORES BRIDGE RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MOORES BRIDGE RD 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 MOORES BRIDGE RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for MOORES BRIDGE RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining MOORES BRIDGE RD?
MOORES BRIDGE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MOORES BRIDGE RD and does age affect safety?
MOORES BRIDGE RD was built in 1877, making it 149 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.
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