FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LUNCH CK. FLAT RD.

Carrying LUNCH CK. FLAT RD. over LUNCH CREEK

2 MI NW LANDMARK AIRSTRIP, Valley, Idaho

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LUNCH CK. FLAT RD.

The LUNCH CK. FLAT RD. bridge in Valley, Idaho carries LUNCH CK. FLAT RD. over LUNCH CREEK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Idaho bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.2 metric tons.

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

How LUNCH CK. FLAT RD. compares

▼ 5.1
Load rating vs Idaho average (31.3 t)
Bottom 37%
Lower load rating than 63% of Idaho bridges
82
Bridges in Valley · 5 in Poor condition
LUNCH CK. FLAT RD. 26.2 t
Idaho average 31.3 t

Live comparison across Idaho.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−4.9

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
4.7 m (15 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
5 vehicles/day
Structure Number
040204000001078

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LUNCH CK. FLAT RD. 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 LUNCH CK. FLAT RD. against other structures in Valley 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 LUNCH CK. FLAT RD.?

LUNCH CK. FLAT RD. in Valley, Idaho has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LUNCH CK. FLAT RD. inspected?

LUNCH CK. FLAT RD.'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 5 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LUNCH CK. FLAT RD. is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LUNCH CK. FLAT RD.?

LUNCH CK. FLAT RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LUNCH CK. FLAT RD.?

LUNCH CK. FLAT RD. is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is LUNCH CK. FLAT RD. and does age affect safety?

LUNCH CK. FLAT RD. was built in 1980, making it 46 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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