FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HATTER CREEK ROAD

Carrying HATTER CREEK ROAD over HATTER CREEK

2.6 S. 0.4 E. PRINCETON, Latah, Idaho

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HATTER CREEK ROAD

The HATTER CREEK ROAD bridge in Latah, Idaho carries HATTER CREEK ROAD over HATTER CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Idaho bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.7 metric tons.

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

How HATTER CREEK ROAD compares

▼ 18.6
Load rating vs Idaho average (31.3 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Idaho bridges
26
Bridges in Latah
HATTER CREEK ROAD 12.7 t
Idaho average 31.3 t

Live comparison across Idaho.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
16.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Last Reconstructed
2015
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
Other Local Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000029650

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HATTER CREEK ROAD 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 HATTER CREEK ROAD against other structures in Latah and across Idaho. Idaho 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 HATTER CREEK ROAD?

HATTER CREEK ROAD in Latah, Idaho has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HATTER CREEK ROAD inspected?

HATTER CREEK ROAD'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 30 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HATTER CREEK ROAD 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 HATTER CREEK ROAD?

HATTER CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HATTER CREEK ROAD?

HATTER CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

How old is HATTER CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?

HATTER CREEK ROAD was built in 1965, making it 61 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.

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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