FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N3270

Carrying N3270 over CREEK

6.9 W 1.1S OF NEWKIRK, Kay, Oklahoma

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N3270

The N3270 bridge in Kay, Oklahoma carries N3270 over CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1960, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 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 County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.1 metric tons.

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

How N3270 compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Oklahoma average (32.4 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Oklahoma bridges
414
Bridges in Kay · 25 in Poor condition
N3270 19.1 t
Oklahoma average 32.4 t

Live comparison across Oklahoma.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1960
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
145250000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N3270 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 N3270 against other structures in Kay 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 N3270?

N3270 in Kay, Oklahoma on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N3270 inspected?

N3270'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. N3270 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 N3270?

N3270 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N3270?

N3270 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is N3270 and does age affect safety?

N3270 was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1960.

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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