SOUTH FORK COPPEI
Carrying SOUTH FORK COPPEI over SOUTH FORK COPPEI CR
00.10 E OF COPPEI RD, Walla Walla, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH FORK COPPEI
The SOUTH FORK COPPEI bridge in Walla Walla, Washington carries SOUTH FORK COPPEI over SOUTH FORK COPPEI CR. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SOUTH FORK COPPEI compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1920
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.3 m (21 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.8 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 60 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 080555000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
SOUTH FORK COPPEI 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 SOUTH FORK COPPEI against other structures in Walla Walla 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 SOUTH FORK COPPEI?
SOUTH FORK COPPEI in Walla Walla, Washington, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SOUTH FORK COPPEI inspected?
SOUTH FORK COPPEI'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 60 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH FORK COPPEI 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 SOUTH FORK COPPEI?
SOUTH FORK COPPEI has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH FORK COPPEI?
SOUTH FORK COPPEI is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SOUTH FORK COPPEI and does age affect safety?
SOUTH FORK COPPEI was built in 1920, making it 106 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.
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