FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TALLY FARMS ROAD

Carrying TALLY FARMS ROAD over ARROYO GRANDE CREEK

6.9 MI N OF SR 101, San Luis Obispo, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
5 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TALLY FARMS ROAD

The TALLY FARMS ROAD bridge in San Luis Obispo, California carries TALLY FARMS ROAD over ARROYO GRANDE CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 41.5 meters (136 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 5/9, 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 5.2 metric tons.

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

How TALLY FARMS ROAD compares

▼ 26.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of California bridges
408
Bridges in San Luis Obispo · 19 in Poor condition
TALLY FARMS ROAD 5.2 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
30.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
19.8
Essentiality /15
11.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
5.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
41.5 m (136 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
49C0119

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TALLY FARMS 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 TALLY FARMS ROAD 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 TALLY FARMS ROAD?

TALLY FARMS ROAD in San Luis Obispo, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TALLY FARMS ROAD inspected?

TALLY FARMS 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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TALLY FARMS 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 TALLY FARMS ROAD?

TALLY FARMS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 5.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TALLY FARMS ROAD?

TALLY FARMS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TALLY FARMS ROAD and does age affect safety?

TALLY FARMS ROAD was built in 1964, making it 62 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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