FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N3850

Carrying N3850 over SPRING CREEK

1.4 N & 5.2 E OF CALVIN, Hughes, Oklahoma

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N3850

The N3850 bridge in Hughes, Oklahoma carries N3850 over SPRING CREEK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 31.2 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 42.6 metric tons.

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

How N3850 compares

▲ 10.2
Load rating vs Oklahoma average (32.4 t)
Top 17%
Higher load rating than 83% of Oklahoma bridges
205
Bridges in Hughes · 18 in Poor condition
N3850 42.6 t
Oklahoma average 32.4 t

Live comparison across Oklahoma.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−7.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
42.6 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
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
31.2 m (102 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
207950000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

N3850 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 N3850 against other structures in Hughes 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 N3850?

N3850 in Hughes, Oklahoma has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N3850 inspected?

N3850'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 50 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N3850 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 N3850?

N3850 has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N3850?

N3850 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is N3850 and does age affect safety?

N3850 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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