FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GRAYS RIV. LOOP RD

Carrying GRAYS RIV. LOOP RD over HULL CREEK

0.2 S JCT SR 4, Wahkiakum, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GRAYS RIV. LOOP RD

The GRAYS RIV. LOOP RD bridge in Wahkiakum, Washington carries GRAYS RIV. LOOP RD over HULL CREEK. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 360 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.5 metric tons.

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

How GRAYS RIV. LOOP RD compares

▼ 6.0
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of Washington bridges
36
Bridges in Wahkiakum · 1 in Poor condition
GRAYS RIV. LOOP RD 27.5 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.5
Serviceability /30
29.2
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
27.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
20.1 m (66 ft)
Deck Width
8.9 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
360 vehicles/day
Structure Number
081527000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GRAYS RIV. LOOP 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 GRAYS RIV. LOOP RD against other structures in Wahkiakum 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 GRAYS RIV. LOOP RD?

GRAYS RIV. LOOP RD in Wahkiakum, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GRAYS RIV. LOOP RD inspected?

GRAYS RIV. LOOP 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 360 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GRAYS RIV. LOOP RD 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 GRAYS RIV. LOOP RD?

GRAYS RIV. LOOP RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GRAYS RIV. LOOP RD?

GRAYS RIV. LOOP RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GRAYS RIV. LOOP RD and does age affect safety?

GRAYS RIV. LOOP RD was built in 1973, making it 53 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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