FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

E County Line Rd

Carrying E County Line Rd over Buck Creek

00.04 S of CR 500 N, Tippecanoe, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: E County Line Rd

The E County Line Rd bridge in Tippecanoe, Indiana carries E County Line Rd over Buck Creek. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 51 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 22.8 metric tons.

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

How E County Line Rd compares

▼ 12.8
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Indiana bridges
329
Bridges in Tippecanoe · 17 in Poor condition
E County Line Rd 22.8 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
20.3
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
22.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
51 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7900110

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

E County Line 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 E County Line Rd against other structures in Tippecanoe 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 E County Line Rd?

E County Line Rd in Tippecanoe, Indiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is E County Line Rd inspected?

E County Line 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 51 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E County Line 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 E County Line Rd?

E County Line Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining E County Line Rd?

E County Line Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is E County Line Rd and does age affect safety?

E County Line Rd was built in 1978, making it 48 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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