FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EAST PERIMETER ROA

Carrying EAST PERIMETER ROA over BIG CREEK

3.0 MILES NORTH OF EAST P, Ripley, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
66 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EAST PERIMETER ROA

The EAST PERIMETER ROA bridge in Ripley, Indiana carries EAST PERIMETER ROA over BIG CREEK. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 7 sections, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. 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 66.2 metric tons.

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

How EAST PERIMETER ROA compares

▲ 30.6
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Indiana bridges
188
Bridges in Ripley · 6 in Poor condition
EAST PERIMETER ROA 66.2 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
66.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
15.2 m (50 ft)
Owner
Navy/Marine
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
AFINLTWL00644

How to read this record

EAST PERIMETER ROA 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 EAST PERIMETER ROA against other structures in Ripley 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 EAST PERIMETER ROA?

EAST PERIMETER ROA in Ripley, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EAST PERIMETER ROA inspected?

EAST PERIMETER ROA'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 10 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST PERIMETER ROA 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 EAST PERIMETER ROA?

EAST PERIMETER ROA has an NBI inventory load rating of 66.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EAST PERIMETER ROA?

EAST PERIMETER ROA is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.

How old is EAST PERIMETER ROA and does age affect safety?

EAST PERIMETER ROA was built in 2009, making it 17 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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