FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DEEP CREEK

Carrying DEEP CREEK over DEEP CREEK

HWY 410 TO 1800 TO 1808, Yakima, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DEEP CREEK

The DEEP CREEK bridge in Yakima, Washington carries DEEP CREEK over DEEP CREEK. It was built in 2011, making it 15 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 27.1 meters (89 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 36.3 metric tons.

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

How DEEP CREEK compares

▲ 2.8
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 34%
Higher load rating than 66% of Washington bridges
565
Bridges in Yakima · 26 in Poor condition
DEEP CREEK 36.3 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
52.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
36.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2011
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
27.1 m (89 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
15 vehicles/day
Structure Number
061708000012938

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

DEEP CREEK 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 DEEP CREEK against other structures in Yakima and across Washington. Washington 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 DEEP CREEK?

DEEP CREEK in Yakima, Washington has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DEEP CREEK inspected?

DEEP CREEK'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 15 vehicles per day.

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

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

DEEP CREEK has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DEEP CREEK?

DEEP CREEK is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is DEEP CREEK and does age affect safety?

DEEP CREEK was built in 2011, making it 15 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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