FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SMITH SPRINGS RD

Carrying SMITH SPRINGS RD over COLVILLE GULCH

3.08 N SR 124, Walla Walla, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SMITH SPRINGS RD

The SMITH SPRINGS RD bridge in Walla Walla, Washington carries SMITH SPRINGS RD over COLVILLE GULCH. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.1 metric tons.

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

How SMITH SPRINGS RD compares

▼ 2.4
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 49%
Higher load rating than 51% of Washington bridges
200
Bridges in Walla Walla · 18 in Poor condition
SMITH SPRINGS RD 31.1 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
31.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
087180000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SMITH SPRINGS 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 SMITH SPRINGS RD 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 SMITH SPRINGS RD?

SMITH SPRINGS RD in Walla Walla, Washington on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SMITH SPRINGS RD inspected?

SMITH SPRINGS 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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SMITH SPRINGS 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 SMITH SPRINGS RD?

SMITH SPRINGS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SMITH SPRINGS RD?

SMITH SPRINGS RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SMITH SPRINGS RD and does age affect safety?

SMITH SPRINGS RD was built in 2004, making it 22 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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