FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SOUTHEASTERN PKWY.

Carrying SOUTHEASTERN PKWY. over FALL CREEK

00.04 S OF ATLANTIC AVE., Hamilton, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SOUTHEASTERN PKWY.

The SOUTHEASTERN PKWY. bridge in Hamilton, Indiana carries SOUTHEASTERN PKWY. over FALL CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2009, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 65.3 meters (214 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 450 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 18.5 metric tons.

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

How SOUTHEASTERN PKWY. compares

▼ 17.1
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Indiana bridges
440
Bridges in Hamilton · 11 in Poor condition
SOUTHEASTERN PKWY. 18.5 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
38.1
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
18.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Last Reconstructed
2009
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
65.3 m (214 ft)
Deck Width
14.3 m (47 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
450 vehicles/day
Structure Number
2900457

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTHEASTERN PKWY. 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 SOUTHEASTERN PKWY. against other structures in Hamilton 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 SOUTHEASTERN PKWY.?

SOUTHEASTERN PKWY. in Hamilton, Indiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SOUTHEASTERN PKWY. inspected?

SOUTHEASTERN PKWY.'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 450 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTHEASTERN PKWY. 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 SOUTHEASTERN PKWY.?

SOUTHEASTERN PKWY. has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTHEASTERN PKWY.?

SOUTHEASTERN PKWY. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SOUTHEASTERN PKWY. and does age affect safety?

SOUTHEASTERN PKWY. was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 2009.

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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