FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SE MAY VALLEY RD

Carrying SE MAY VALLEY RD over FIFTEEN MILE CREEK

0.2 MI W OF ISS-HOBART RD, King, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SE MAY VALLEY RD

The SE MAY VALLEY RD bridge in King, Washington carries SE MAY VALLEY RD over FIFTEEN MILE CREEK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1973, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,279 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 10.4 metric tons.

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

How SE MAY VALLEY RD compares

▼ 23.1
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Washington bridges
1,364
Bridges in King · 45 in Poor condition
SE MAY VALLEY RD 10.4 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
9.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
10.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Last Reconstructed
1973
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,279 vehicles/day
Structure Number
081941000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

SE MAY VALLEY RD 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 SE MAY VALLEY RD against other structures in King 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 SE MAY VALLEY RD?

SE MAY VALLEY RD in King, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SE MAY VALLEY RD inspected?

SE MAY VALLEY 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 4,279 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SE MAY VALLEY RD 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 SE MAY VALLEY RD?

SE MAY VALLEY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SE MAY VALLEY RD?

SE MAY VALLEY RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SE MAY VALLEY RD and does age affect safety?

SE MAY VALLEY RD was built in 1932, making it 94 years old and last reconstructed in 1973.

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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