FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD SLOCUM TRAIL

Carrying OLD SLOCUM TRAIL over CART CREEK

00.20 N OF CR 1200 S, Wabash, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD SLOCUM TRAIL

The OLD SLOCUM TRAIL bridge in Wabash, Indiana carries OLD SLOCUM TRAIL over CART CREEK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 360 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How OLD SLOCUM TRAIL compares

▼ 2.9
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Indiana bridges
189
Bridges in Wabash · 12 in Poor condition
OLD SLOCUM TRAIL 32.7 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
20.7
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
360 vehicles/day
Structure Number
8500490

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD SLOCUM TRAIL 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 OLD SLOCUM TRAIL against other structures in Wabash 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 OLD SLOCUM TRAIL?

OLD SLOCUM TRAIL in Wabash, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD SLOCUM TRAIL inspected?

OLD SLOCUM TRAIL'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 360 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD SLOCUM TRAIL 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 OLD SLOCUM TRAIL?

OLD SLOCUM TRAIL has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD SLOCUM TRAIL?

OLD SLOCUM TRAIL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLD SLOCUM TRAIL and does age affect safety?

OLD SLOCUM TRAIL was built in 1962, making it 64 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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