FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VILLA CREEK RD

Carrying VILLA CREEK RD over VILLA CREEK

1.8 MI N SR 1, San Luis Obispo, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VILLA CREEK RD

The VILLA CREEK RD bridge in San Luis Obispo, California carries VILLA CREEK RD over VILLA CREEK. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.7 meters (58 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.0 metric tons.

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

How VILLA CREEK RD compares

▼ 7.3
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of California bridges
408
Bridges in San Luis Obispo · 19 in Poor condition
VILLA CREEK RD 24.0 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.1
Serviceability /30
13.7
Essentiality /15
13.4
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.7 m (58 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
49C0094

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VILLA CREEK 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 VILLA CREEK RD against other structures in San Luis Obispo 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 VILLA CREEK RD?

VILLA CREEK RD in San Luis Obispo, California has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VILLA CREEK RD inspected?

VILLA CREEK 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. VILLA CREEK RD 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 VILLA CREEK RD?

VILLA CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VILLA CREEK RD?

VILLA CREEK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is VILLA CREEK RD and does age affect safety?

VILLA CREEK RD was built in 1957, making it 69 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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