FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLEAN RD

Carrying OLEAN RD over RACCOON CREEK

00.11 N OF SR 62, Ripley, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLEAN RD

The OLEAN RD bridge in Ripley, Indiana carries OLEAN RD over RACCOON CREEK. It was built in 1880, making it 146 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 4 sections, stretching 31.5 meters (103 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 350 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.

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

How OLEAN RD compares

▼ 10.2
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Indiana bridges
188
Bridges in Ripley · 6 in Poor condition
OLEAN RD 25.4 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.0
Serviceability /30
12.5
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1880
Material
Masonry
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
31.5 m (103 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6900003

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLEAN 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 OLEAN RD against other structures in Ripley 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 OLEAN RD?

OLEAN RD in Ripley, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLEAN RD inspected?

OLEAN 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 350 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLEAN 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 OLEAN RD?

OLEAN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLEAN RD?

OLEAN RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLEAN RD and does age affect safety?

OLEAN RD was built in 1880, making it 146 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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