Big Plain Circlevi
Carrying Big Plain Circlevi over DEER CREEK
3 MI E. OF COUNTY LINE, Madison, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Big Plain Circlevi
The Big Plain Circlevi bridge in Madison, Ohio carries Big Plain Circlevi over DEER CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 55.8 meters (183 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 444 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 38.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Big Plain Circlevi compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 55.8 m (183 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 444 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4930053
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
Big Plain Circlevi 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
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- 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 Big Plain Circlevi?
Big Plain Circlevi in Madison, Ohio has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Big Plain Circlevi inspected?
Big Plain Circlevi'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 444 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Big Plain Circlevi 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 Big Plain Circlevi?
Big Plain Circlevi has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Big Plain Circlevi?
Big Plain Circlevi is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is Big Plain Circlevi and does age affect safety?
Big Plain Circlevi was built in 1964, making it 62 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.
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