PLUM CREEK RD
Carrying PLUM CREEK RD over BROAD RUN
00.01 S of MARY LAMB RD, Switzerland, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PLUM CREEK RD
The PLUM CREEK RD bridge in Switzerland, Indiana carries PLUM CREEK RD over BROAD RUN. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 9.9 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PLUM CREEK RD compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1999
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.9 m (32 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 7800011
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
PLUM CREEK RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare PLUM CREEK RD against other structures in Switzerland 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 PLUM CREEK RD?
PLUM CREEK RD in Switzerland, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PLUM CREEK RD inspected?
PLUM CREEK 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 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PLUM CREEK RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PLUM CREEK RD?
PLUM CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PLUM CREEK RD?
PLUM CREEK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is PLUM CREEK RD and does age affect safety?
PLUM CREEK RD was built in 1999, making it 27 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.
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