FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Smith School Rd

Carrying Smith School Rd over Ha Brook Creek

00.65 MI W of INTERSTATE, Posey, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Smith School Rd

The Smith School Rd bridge in Posey, Indiana carries Smith School Rd over Ha Brook Creek. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 144 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 9/9. 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 40.6 metric tons.

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

How Smith School Rd compares

▲ 5.0
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Indiana bridges
205
Bridges in Posey · 10 in Poor condition
Smith School Rd 40.6 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.3
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2022
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
144 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6500337

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Smith School 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 Smith School 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 Smith School Rd?

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

How often is Smith School Rd inspected?

Smith School 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 144 vehicles per day.

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

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

Smith School Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Smith School Rd?

Smith School Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Smith School Rd and does age affect safety?

Smith School Rd was built in 2022, making it 4 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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