FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N3230 (INDIAN MERI

Carrying N3230 (INDIAN MERI over RUSH CREEK

.3 S 1.5 W PAULS VALLEY, Garvin, Oklahoma

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N3230 (INDIAN MERI

The N3230 (INDIAN MERI bridge in Garvin, Oklahoma carries N3230 (INDIAN MERI over RUSH CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 63.7 meters (209 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oklahoma bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.1 metric tons.

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

How N3230 (INDIAN MERI compares

▲ 5.7
Load rating vs Oklahoma average (32.4 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of Oklahoma bridges
323
Bridges in Garvin · 32 in Poor condition
N3230 (INDIAN MERI 38.1 t
Oklahoma average 32.4 t

Live comparison across Oklahoma.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
38.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
63.7 m (209 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
144730000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

N3230 (INDIAN MERI is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare N3230 (INDIAN MERI against other structures in Garvin 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 N3230 (INDIAN MERI?

N3230 (INDIAN MERI in Garvin, Oklahoma has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N3230 (INDIAN MERI inspected?

N3230 (INDIAN MERI'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. N3230 (INDIAN MERI is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for N3230 (INDIAN MERI?

N3230 (INDIAN MERI has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N3230 (INDIAN MERI?

N3230 (INDIAN MERI is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is N3230 (INDIAN MERI and does age affect safety?

N3230 (INDIAN MERI 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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