FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HIGH FREELAND ROAD

Carrying HIGH FREELAND ROAD over BUFFULO FORK TRIB

.87 MI S OF SR 146, Muskingum, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HIGH FREELAND ROAD

The HIGH FREELAND ROAD bridge in Muskingum, Ohio carries HIGH FREELAND ROAD over BUFFULO FORK TRIB. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1983, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 209 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 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.6 metric tons.

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

How HIGH FREELAND ROAD compares

▲ 0.1
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Ohio bridges
363
Bridges in Muskingum · 36 in Poor condition
HIGH FREELAND ROAD 37.6 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.8
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1931
Last Reconstructed
1983
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
209 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6033059

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HIGH FREELAND 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 HIGH FREELAND ROAD against other structures in Muskingum and across Ohio. Ohio 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 HIGH FREELAND ROAD?

HIGH FREELAND ROAD in Muskingum, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HIGH FREELAND ROAD inspected?

HIGH FREELAND 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 209 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HIGH FREELAND ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HIGH FREELAND ROAD?

HIGH FREELAND ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HIGH FREELAND ROAD?

HIGH FREELAND ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HIGH FREELAND ROAD and does age affect safety?

HIGH FREELAND ROAD was built in 1931, making it 95 years old and last reconstructed in 1983.

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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