INDIAN RD./ N4516
Carrying INDIAN RD./ N4516 over PETTIT CREEK
3.0 S OF KEYS SH 82, Cherokee, Oklahoma
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: INDIAN RD./ N4516
The INDIAN RD./ N4516 bridge in Cherokee, Oklahoma carries INDIAN RD./ N4516 over PETTIT CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 650 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How INDIAN RD./ N4516 compares
Live comparison across Oklahoma.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 16.8 m (55 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 650 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 157110000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether INDIAN RD./ N4516 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 INDIAN RD./ N4516 against other structures in Cherokee 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 INDIAN RD./ N4516?
INDIAN RD./ N4516 in Cherokee, Oklahoma on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is INDIAN RD./ N4516 inspected?
INDIAN RD./ N4516'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 650 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INDIAN RD./ N4516 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 INDIAN RD./ N4516?
INDIAN RD./ N4516 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining INDIAN RD./ N4516?
INDIAN RD./ N4516 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is INDIAN RD./ N4516 and does age affect safety?
INDIAN RD./ N4516 was built in 1963, making it 63 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.
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