FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

POLK RD

Carrying POLK RD over BRANCH OF HOG CREEK

00.41 E OF SR 3, Scott, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: POLK RD

The POLK RD bridge in Scott, Indiana carries POLK RD over BRANCH OF HOG CREEK. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 9.0 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 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 38.1 metric tons.

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

How POLK RD compares

▲ 2.5
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Indiana bridges
113
Bridges in Scott · 7 in Poor condition
POLK RD 38.1 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
24.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
38.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.0 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7200094

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether POLK 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 POLK RD 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 POLK RD?

POLK RD in Scott, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is POLK RD inspected?

POLK 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 150 vehicles per day.

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

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

POLK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining POLK RD?

POLK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is POLK RD and does age affect safety?

POLK RD was built in 2005, making it 21 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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