FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

D4687

Carrying D4687 over FLINT CREEK

2.5 MI NE OF FLINT, Delaware, Oklahoma

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: D4687

The D4687 bridge in Delaware, Oklahoma carries D4687 over FLINT CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 80.2 meters (263 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 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.2 metric tons.

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

How D4687 compares

▲ 3.8
Load rating vs Oklahoma average (32.4 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of Oklahoma bridges
159
Bridges in Delaware · 28 in Poor condition
D4687 36.2 t
Oklahoma average 32.4 t

Live comparison across Oklahoma.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
36.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
80.2 m (263 ft)
Deck Width
9.7 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
166130000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

D4687 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 D4687 against other structures in Delaware 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 D4687?

D4687 in Delaware, 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 D4687 inspected?

D4687'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. D4687 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 D4687?

D4687 has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining D4687?

D4687 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is D4687 and does age affect safety?

D4687 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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