FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VALEENE Pike

Carrying VALEENE Pike over HONEY Creek

00.10 E of HONEY CREEK Rd, Washington, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VALEENE Pike

The VALEENE Pike bridge in Washington, Indiana carries VALEENE Pike over HONEY Creek. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 245 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 superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.0 metric tons.

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

How VALEENE Pike compares

▼ 8.6
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Indiana bridges
173
Bridges in Washington · 4 in Poor condition
VALEENE Pike 27.0 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.9
Serviceability /30
16.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
27.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1920
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
245 vehicles/day
Structure Number
8800095

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VALEENE Pike 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 VALEENE Pike against other structures in Washington 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 VALEENE Pike?

VALEENE Pike in Washington, Indiana, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VALEENE Pike inspected?

VALEENE Pike'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 245 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VALEENE Pike 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 VALEENE Pike?

VALEENE Pike has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VALEENE Pike?

VALEENE Pike is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is VALEENE Pike and does age affect safety?

VALEENE Pike was built in 1920, making it 106 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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