FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

2038C

Carrying 2038C over CREEK

0.8 W 5.0 N OF BUTLER, Custer, Oklahoma

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 2038C

The 2038C bridge in Custer, Oklahoma carries 2038C over CREEK. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 175 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oklahoma 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How 2038C compares

▲ 0.3
Load rating vs Oklahoma average (32.4 t)
Top 50%
Higher load rating than 50% of Oklahoma bridges
382
Bridges in Custer · 5 in Poor condition
2038C 32.7 t
Oklahoma average 32.4 t

Live comparison across Oklahoma.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1947
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
175 vehicles/day
Structure Number
105870000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 2038C 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 2038C against other structures in Custer and across Oklahoma. Oklahoma 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 2038C?

2038C in Custer, Oklahoma on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 2038C inspected?

2038C'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 175 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 2038C 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 2038C?

2038C has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 2038C?

2038C is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 2038C and does age affect safety?

2038C was built in 1947, making it 79 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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