FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CATALPA DR

Carrying CATALPA DR over PARSON CREEK

00.05 E OF LEAF LANE, Hendricks, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
97 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CATALPA DR

The CATALPA DR bridge in Hendricks, Indiana carries CATALPA DR over PARSON CREEK. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.1 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 175 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 culvert at 6/9. 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 97.2 metric tons.

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

How CATALPA DR compares

▲ 61.6
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Indiana bridges
341
Bridges in Hendricks · 8 in Poor condition
CATALPA DR 97.2 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
97.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.1 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
39.6 m (130 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
175 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3200231

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CATALPA DR 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 CATALPA DR against other structures in Hendricks 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 CATALPA DR?

CATALPA DR in Hendricks, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CATALPA DR inspected?

CATALPA DR'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 175 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CATALPA DR 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 CATALPA DR?

CATALPA DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 97.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CATALPA DR?

CATALPA DR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CATALPA DR and does age affect safety?

CATALPA DR was built in 1994, making it 32 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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