FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FOUNTAIN CITY PK

Carrying FOUNTAIN CITY PK over NOLANDS FORK

00.10 E of SR 27, Wayne, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FOUNTAIN CITY PK

The FOUNTAIN CITY PK bridge in Wayne, Indiana carries FOUNTAIN CITY PK over NOLANDS FORK. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 28.3 meters (93 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 649 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.2 metric tons.

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

How FOUNTAIN CITY PK compares

▼ 15.4
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Indiana bridges
342
Bridges in Wayne · 13 in Poor condition
FOUNTAIN CITY PK 20.2 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
43.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
16.1
Serviceability /30
12.2
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
20.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1948
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
28.3 m (93 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
649 vehicles/day
Structure Number
8900111

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require 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) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

FOUNTAIN CITY PK 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 FOUNTAIN CITY PK against other structures in Wayne 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 FOUNTAIN CITY PK?

FOUNTAIN CITY PK in Wayne, Indiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FOUNTAIN CITY PK inspected?

FOUNTAIN CITY PK'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 649 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FOUNTAIN CITY PK 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 FOUNTAIN CITY PK?

FOUNTAIN CITY PK has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FOUNTAIN CITY PK?

FOUNTAIN CITY PK is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FOUNTAIN CITY PK and does age affect safety?

FOUNTAIN CITY PK was built in 1948, making it 78 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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