FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD BRUCEVILLE RD

Carrying OLD BRUCEVILLE RD over TRIBUTARY TO SNAPP CREEK

00.28 NE OF HILLCREST ROA, Knox, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
70 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD BRUCEVILLE RD

The OLD BRUCEVILLE RD bridge in Knox, Indiana carries OLD BRUCEVILLE RD over TRIBUTARY TO SNAPP CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2001, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,630 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 7/9, substructure 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 70.0 metric tons.

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

How OLD BRUCEVILLE RD compares

▲ 34.4
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Indiana bridges
282
Bridges in Knox · 11 in Poor condition
OLD BRUCEVILLE RD 70.0 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
70.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
2001
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,630 vehicles/day
Structure Number
4200299

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD BRUCEVILLE 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 OLD BRUCEVILLE RD against other structures in Knox 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 OLD BRUCEVILLE RD?

OLD BRUCEVILLE RD in Knox, Indiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD BRUCEVILLE RD inspected?

OLD BRUCEVILLE 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 1,630 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD BRUCEVILLE 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 OLD BRUCEVILLE RD?

OLD BRUCEVILLE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 70.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD BRUCEVILLE RD?

OLD BRUCEVILLE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLD BRUCEVILLE RD and does age affect safety?

OLD BRUCEVILLE RD was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 2001.

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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