FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LEX SPRMILL 4-LANE

Carrying LEX SPRMILL 4-LANE over ROCKY FORK

.9MI N. OF WALKER LAKE RD, Richland, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LEX SPRMILL 4-LANE

The LEX SPRMILL 4-LANE bridge in Richland, Ohio carries LEX SPRMILL 4-LANE over ROCKY FORK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,143 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 32.4 metric tons.

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

How LEX SPRMILL 4-LANE compares

▼ 5.1
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of Ohio bridges
356
Bridges in Richland · 22 in Poor condition
LEX SPRMILL 4-LANE 32.4 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
6.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
19,143 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7034660

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LEX SPRMILL 4-LANE 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 LEX SPRMILL 4-LANE against other structures in Richland and across Ohio. Ohio 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 LEX SPRMILL 4-LANE?

LEX SPRMILL 4-LANE in Richland, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LEX SPRMILL 4-LANE inspected?

LEX SPRMILL 4-LANE'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 19,143 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LEX SPRMILL 4-LANE 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 LEX SPRMILL 4-LANE?

LEX SPRMILL 4-LANE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LEX SPRMILL 4-LANE?

LEX SPRMILL 4-LANE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LEX SPRMILL 4-LANE and does age affect safety?

LEX SPRMILL 4-LANE was built in 1972, making it 54 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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