FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Benthall Rd

Carrying Benthall Rd over Branch of McFadden Creek

00.25 MI E of McKINNIES R, Posey, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
91 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Benthall Rd

The Benthall Rd bridge in Posey, Indiana carries Benthall Rd over Branch of McFadden Creek. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 172 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 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 91.4 metric tons.

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

How Benthall Rd compares

▲ 55.8
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Indiana bridges
205
Bridges in Posey · 10 in Poor condition
Benthall Rd 91.4 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
22.8
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
91.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
15.2 m (50 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
172 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6500303

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Benthall 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 Benthall Rd against other structures in Posey 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 Benthall Rd?

Benthall Rd in Posey, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Benthall Rd inspected?

Benthall 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 172 vehicles per day.

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

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

Benthall Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 91.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Benthall Rd?

Benthall Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Benthall Rd and does age affect safety?

Benthall Rd was built in 1986, making it 40 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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