FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Thorn Hollow Road

Carrying Thorn Hollow Road over Whetstone Creek

0.03 Miles SE JCT 25860, Columbia, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Thorn Hollow Road

The Thorn Hollow Road bridge in Columbia, Washington carries Thorn Hollow Road over Whetstone Creek. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.6 metric tons.

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

How Thorn Hollow Road compares

▲ 14.1
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of Washington bridges
86
Bridges in Columbia · 9 in Poor condition
Thorn Hollow Road 47.6 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
47.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
088819000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Thorn Hollow Road 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 Thorn Hollow Road against other structures in Columbia 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 Thorn Hollow Road?

Thorn Hollow Road in Columbia, Washington has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Thorn Hollow Road inspected?

Thorn Hollow Road'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 200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Thorn Hollow Road 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 Thorn Hollow Road?

Thorn Hollow Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Thorn Hollow Road?

Thorn Hollow Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Thorn Hollow Road and does age affect safety?

Thorn Hollow Road was built in 2015, making it 11 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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