Fulton County Bridge Report Card
Fulton County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Fulton County, Indiana
Fulton County has 85 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.7% is at or below the 5.3% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 405 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Fulton County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 85 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 405 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 4.7% | 9.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.4% of measured traffic | 0.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.5% | 7.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 96,862 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 4.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.3% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 405 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Fulton County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 800w over Grassy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 105 | 1950 |
| CR 400s over Mud Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1950 |
| CR 1000w over Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1966 |
| CR 250 East over Branch Mud Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1970 |
| SR 25 over Mill Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 6,424 | 1990 |
| SR 25 over Chippewanuck Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 2,691 | 1993 |
| SR 17 over Tippecanoe River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 1,813 | 1958 |
| SR 14 over Mill Creek | High traffic | Good | 11,062 | 1989 |
| US 31 SB over SR 25 | High traffic | Fair | 8,971 | 1970 |
| US 31 NB over Tippecanoe River | High traffic | Fair | 5,784 | 1972 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.