FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MCINTYRE BOTTOM RD

Carrying MCINTYRE BOTTOM RD over BACK CREEK

01.02 E OF CR 800 E, Lawrence, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MCINTYRE BOTTOM RD

The MCINTYRE BOTTOM RD bridge in Lawrence, Indiana carries MCINTYRE BOTTOM RD over BACK CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 22.6 meters (74 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 71 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 25.3 metric tons.

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

How MCINTYRE BOTTOM RD compares

▼ 10.3
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Indiana bridges
158
Bridges in Lawrence · 15 in Poor condition
MCINTYRE BOTTOM RD 25.3 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
23.8
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Last Reconstructed
1997
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
22.6 m (74 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
71 vehicles/day
Structure Number
4700032

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

MCINTYRE BOTTOM 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 MCINTYRE BOTTOM RD against other structures in Lawrence 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 MCINTYRE BOTTOM RD?

MCINTYRE BOTTOM RD in Lawrence, Indiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MCINTYRE BOTTOM RD inspected?

MCINTYRE BOTTOM 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 71 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MCINTYRE BOTTOM 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 MCINTYRE BOTTOM RD?

MCINTYRE BOTTOM RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MCINTYRE BOTTOM RD?

MCINTYRE BOTTOM RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MCINTYRE BOTTOM RD and does age affect safety?

MCINTYRE BOTTOM RD was built in 1990, making it 36 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.

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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