FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HUFFMAN MILL RD

Carrying HUFFMAN MILL RD over ANDERSON RIVER

03.02 E SR 545, Spencer, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HUFFMAN MILL RD

The HUFFMAN MILL RD bridge in Spencer, Indiana carries HUFFMAN MILL RD over ANDERSON RIVER. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 57.0 meters (187 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 310 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How HUFFMAN MILL RD compares

▼ 2.9
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Indiana bridges
241
Bridges in Spencer · 3 in Poor condition
HUFFMAN MILL RD 32.7 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
57.0 m (187 ft)
Deck Width
10.5 m (34 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
310 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7400375

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HUFFMAN MILL 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 HUFFMAN MILL RD against other structures in Spencer 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 HUFFMAN MILL RD?

HUFFMAN MILL RD in Spencer, Indiana has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HUFFMAN MILL RD inspected?

HUFFMAN MILL 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 310 vehicles per day.

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

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

HUFFMAN MILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HUFFMAN MILL RD?

HUFFMAN MILL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HUFFMAN MILL RD and does age affect safety?

HUFFMAN MILL RD was built in 2004, making it 22 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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