FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FOUTS RD

Carrying FOUTS RD over SILVER CREEK

00.10 S OF MITCHELL RD, Union, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FOUTS RD

The FOUTS RD bridge in Union, Indiana carries FOUTS RD over SILVER CREEK. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 6/9. 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 25.1 metric tons.

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

How FOUTS RD compares

▼ 10.5
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Indiana bridges
58
Bridges in Union · 3 in Poor condition
FOUTS RD 25.1 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
48.6
Serviceability /30
21.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
8100003

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FOUTS 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 FOUTS RD against other structures in Union 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 FOUTS RD?

FOUTS RD in Union, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FOUTS RD inspected?

FOUTS 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 100 vehicles per day.

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

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

FOUTS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FOUTS RD?

FOUTS RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FOUTS RD and does age affect safety?

FOUTS RD was built in 1987, making it 39 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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