FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N2520 (FAS 0228)

Carrying N2520 (FAS 0228) over CREEK

3.3W OF 0238C, Alfalfa, Oklahoma

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N2520 (FAS 0228)

The N2520 (FAS 0228) bridge in Alfalfa, Oklahoma carries N2520 (FAS 0228) over CREEK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 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 3/9. 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 19.1 metric tons.

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

How N2520 (FAS 0228) compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Oklahoma average (32.4 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Oklahoma bridges
386
Bridges in Alfalfa · 25 in Poor condition
N2520 (FAS 0228) 19.1 t
Oklahoma average 32.4 t

Live comparison across Oklahoma.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
40.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
19.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
206330000000000

How to read this record

N2520 (FAS 0228) 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 N2520 (FAS 0228) against other structures in Alfalfa 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 N2520 (FAS 0228)?

N2520 (FAS 0228) in Alfalfa, Oklahoma on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N2520 (FAS 0228) inspected?

N2520 (FAS 0228)'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. N2520 (FAS 0228) 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 N2520 (FAS 0228)?

N2520 (FAS 0228) has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N2520 (FAS 0228)?

N2520 (FAS 0228) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is N2520 (FAS 0228) and does age affect safety?

N2520 (FAS 0228) was built in 1984, making it 42 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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