FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MOONEY FLAT ROAD

Carrying MOONEY FLAT ROAD over SLACKS RAVINE

0.7 MI NORTH OF ROUTE 20, Nevada, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MOONEY FLAT ROAD

The MOONEY FLAT ROAD bridge in Nevada, California carries MOONEY FLAT ROAD over SLACKS RAVINE. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 606 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.8 metric tons.

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

How MOONEY FLAT ROAD compares

▼ 11.5
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of California bridges
135
Bridges in Nevada · 16 in Poor condition
MOONEY FLAT ROAD 19.8 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.4
Serviceability /30
21.2
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
606 vehicles/day
Structure Number
17C0063

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MOONEY FLAT 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 MOONEY FLAT ROAD against other structures in Nevada and across California. California 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 MOONEY FLAT ROAD?

MOONEY FLAT ROAD in Nevada, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MOONEY FLAT ROAD inspected?

MOONEY FLAT 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 606 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MOONEY FLAT ROAD 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 MOONEY FLAT ROAD?

MOONEY FLAT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MOONEY FLAT ROAD?

MOONEY FLAT ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MOONEY FLAT ROAD and does age affect safety?

MOONEY FLAT ROAD was built in 1959, making it 67 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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