FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BURTON LN

Carrying BURTON LN over INDIAN CREEK

00.37 S OF IN 37, Morgan, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
55 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BURTON LN

The BURTON LN bridge in Morgan, Indiana carries BURTON LN over INDIAN CREEK. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 44.7 meters (147 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,600 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 8/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 55.3 metric tons.

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

How BURTON LN compares

▲ 19.7
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Indiana bridges
241
Bridges in Morgan · 9 in Poor condition
BURTON LN 55.3 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
21.1
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
55.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
44.7 m (147 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5500035

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 (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BURTON LN 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 BURTON LN against other structures in Morgan 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 BURTON LN?

BURTON LN in Morgan, Indiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BURTON LN inspected?

BURTON LN'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 1,600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BURTON LN 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 BURTON LN?

BURTON LN has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BURTON LN?

BURTON LN is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BURTON LN and does age affect safety?

BURTON LN was built in 1998, making it 28 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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