FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

5802C

Carrying 5802C over CREEK

.5 E .5 S OF PICHER, Ottawa, Oklahoma

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: 5802C

The 5802C bridge in Ottawa, Oklahoma carries 5802C over CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 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 a deck rating of 2/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

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

How 5802C compares

265
Bridges in Ottawa · 58 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Oklahoma.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
18.4 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
4.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
163430000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 2/9, the deck (driving surface) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

5802C 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 5802C against other structures in Ottawa 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 5802C?

5802C in Ottawa, Oklahoma has a deck rating of 2/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 5802C inspected?

5802C'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. 5802C 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 5802C?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for 5802C.

Who is responsible for maintaining 5802C?

5802C is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 5802C and does age affect safety?

5802C was built in 1965, making it 61 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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