FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MOONGLOW ROAD

Carrying MOONGLOW ROAD over BIG OX CREEK

00.76 W OF BOATMAN RD, Scott, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
51 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MOONGLOW ROAD

The MOONGLOW ROAD bridge in Scott, Indiana carries MOONGLOW ROAD over BIG OX CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1992, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.9 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.3 metric tons.

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

How MOONGLOW ROAD compares

▲ 15.7
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of Indiana bridges
113
Bridges in Scott · 7 in Poor condition
MOONGLOW ROAD 51.3 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
55.0
Serviceability /30
12.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
51.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Last Reconstructed
1992
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.9 m (62 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7200033

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MOONGLOW 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 MOONGLOW ROAD against other structures in Scott 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 MOONGLOW ROAD?

MOONGLOW ROAD in Scott, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MOONGLOW ROAD inspected?

MOONGLOW 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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MOONGLOW ROAD 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 MOONGLOW ROAD?

MOONGLOW ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MOONGLOW ROAD?

MOONGLOW ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MOONGLOW ROAD and does age affect safety?

MOONGLOW ROAD was built in 1965, making it 61 years old and last reconstructed in 1992.

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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