FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SADDLE CLUB Rd

Carrying SADDLE CLUB Rd over Little RACCOON Creek

00.50 N of CR 650 N, Parke, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SADDLE CLUB Rd

The SADDLE CLUB Rd bridge in Parke, Indiana carries SADDLE CLUB Rd over Little RACCOON Creek. It was built in 1905, making it 121 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 20.4 meters (67 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 115 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 19.6 metric tons.

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

How SADDLE CLUB Rd compares

▼ 16.0
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Indiana bridges
195
Bridges in Parke · 36 in Poor condition
SADDLE CLUB Rd 19.6 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
54.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.1
Serviceability /30
12.5
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1905
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
20.4 m (67 ft)
Deck Width
5.9 m (19 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
115 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6100113

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SADDLE CLUB Rd 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 SADDLE CLUB Rd against other structures in Parke 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 SADDLE CLUB Rd?

SADDLE CLUB Rd in Parke, Indiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SADDLE CLUB Rd inspected?

SADDLE CLUB 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 115 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SADDLE CLUB Rd 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 SADDLE CLUB Rd?

SADDLE CLUB Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SADDLE CLUB Rd?

SADDLE CLUB Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SADDLE CLUB Rd and does age affect safety?

SADDLE CLUB Rd was built in 1905, making it 121 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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