FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOVE CEMETERY ROAD

Carrying LOVE CEMETERY ROAD over SEED TICK CREEK

0.23 N OF DAY ROAD, Martin, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOVE CEMETERY ROAD

The LOVE CEMETERY ROAD bridge in Martin, Indiana carries LOVE CEMETERY ROAD over SEED TICK CREEK. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.0 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 190 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How LOVE CEMETERY ROAD compares

▼ 2.9
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Indiana bridges
104
Bridges in Martin · 8 in Poor condition
LOVE CEMETERY ROAD 32.7 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
11.3
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.0 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
5.8 m (19 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
190 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5100066

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOVE CEMETERY ROAD 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 LOVE CEMETERY ROAD against other structures in Martin 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 LOVE CEMETERY ROAD?

LOVE CEMETERY ROAD in Martin, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOVE CEMETERY ROAD inspected?

LOVE CEMETERY 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 190 vehicles per day.

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

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

LOVE CEMETERY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOVE CEMETERY ROAD?

LOVE CEMETERY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOVE CEMETERY ROAD and does age affect safety?

LOVE CEMETERY ROAD was built in 2009, making it 17 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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