FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Prophets Rock Rd

Carrying Prophets Rock Rd over Burnett Creek

00.15 E of CR 300 E, Tippecanoe, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Prophets Rock Rd

The Prophets Rock Rd bridge in Tippecanoe, Indiana carries Prophets Rock Rd over Burnett Creek. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2004, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.3 meters (152 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,729 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 6/9, 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 31.4 metric tons.

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

How Prophets Rock Rd compares

▼ 4.2
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Indiana bridges
329
Bridges in Tippecanoe · 17 in Poor condition
Prophets Rock Rd 31.4 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.7
Serviceability /30
11.2
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
31.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Last Reconstructed
2004
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
46.3 m (152 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,729 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7900158

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

Prophets Rock 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 Prophets Rock 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 Prophets Rock Rd?

Prophets Rock Rd in Tippecanoe, Indiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Prophets Rock Rd inspected?

Prophets Rock 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 1,729 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Prophets Rock 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 Prophets Rock Rd?

Prophets Rock Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Prophets Rock Rd?

Prophets Rock Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Prophets Rock Rd and does age affect safety?

Prophets Rock Rd was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 2004.

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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.