FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SPICELAND ROAD

Carrying SPICELAND ROAD over BRANCH OF BIG BLUE RIVER

00.30 N OF CR 650 S, Henry, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SPICELAND ROAD

The SPICELAND ROAD bridge in Henry, Indiana carries SPICELAND ROAD over BRANCH OF BIG BLUE RIVER. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.2 metric tons.

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

How SPICELAND ROAD compares

▼ 20.4
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Indiana bridges
192
Bridges in Henry · 7 in Poor condition
SPICELAND ROAD 15.2 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
6.8
Serviceability /30
28.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
15.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
9.3 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3300121

How to read this record

SPICELAND ROAD 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 SPICELAND ROAD against other structures in Henry 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 SPICELAND ROAD?

SPICELAND ROAD in Henry, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SPICELAND ROAD inspected?

SPICELAND ROAD'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 400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SPICELAND ROAD 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 SPICELAND ROAD?

SPICELAND ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SPICELAND ROAD?

SPICELAND ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SPICELAND ROAD and does age affect safety?

SPICELAND ROAD was built in 2001, making it 25 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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