FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FOUNTAIN FLAT DRIV

Carrying FOUNTAIN FLAT DRIV over NEZ PERCE CREEK

5.9 MI. SOUTH OF MADISON, Teton, Wyoming

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FOUNTAIN FLAT DRIV

The FOUNTAIN FLAT DRIV bridge in Teton, Wyoming carries FOUNTAIN FLAT DRIV over NEZ PERCE CREEK. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 29.6 meters (97 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wyoming bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 29.9 metric tons.

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

How FOUNTAIN FLAT DRIV compares

▼ 3.6
Load rating vs Wyoming average (33.5 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Wyoming bridges
119
Bridges in Teton · 15 in Poor condition
FOUNTAIN FLAT DRIV 29.9 t
Wyoming average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Wyoming.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.7
Serviceability /30
17.2
Essentiality /15
9.4
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
29.6 m (97 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
National Park Service
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1570013P0000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 FOUNTAIN FLAT DRIV 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 FOUNTAIN FLAT DRIV against other structures in Teton and across Wyoming. Wyoming 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 FOUNTAIN FLAT DRIV?

FOUNTAIN FLAT DRIV in Teton, Wyoming has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FOUNTAIN FLAT DRIV inspected?

FOUNTAIN FLAT DRIV'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 500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FOUNTAIN FLAT DRIV 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 FOUNTAIN FLAT DRIV?

FOUNTAIN FLAT DRIV has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FOUNTAIN FLAT DRIV?

FOUNTAIN FLAT DRIV is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

How old is FOUNTAIN FLAT DRIV and does age affect safety?

FOUNTAIN FLAT DRIV was built in 1997, making it 29 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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