FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAU 2264 (3RD ST)

Carrying FAU 2264 (3RD ST) over ELK CREEK

3RD. & OTIS, Beckham, Oklahoma

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
62 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAU 2264 (3RD ST)

The FAU 2264 (3RD ST) bridge in Beckham, Oklahoma carries FAU 2264 (3RD ST) over ELK CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 21.3 meters (70 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 City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 61.7 metric tons.

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

How FAU 2264 (3RD ST) compares

▲ 29.3
Load rating vs Oklahoma average (32.4 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Oklahoma bridges
309
Bridges in Beckham · 1 in Poor condition
FAU 2264 (3RD ST) 61.7 t
Oklahoma average 32.4 t

Live comparison across Oklahoma.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
61.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
21.3 m (70 ft)
Deck Width
9.9 m (32 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
650 vehicles/day
Structure Number
225750000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAU 2264 (3RD ST) 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 FAU 2264 (3RD ST) against other structures in Beckham 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 FAU 2264 (3RD ST)?

FAU 2264 (3RD ST) in Beckham, Oklahoma has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAU 2264 (3RD ST) inspected?

FAU 2264 (3RD ST)'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. FAU 2264 (3RD ST) is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAU 2264 (3RD ST)?

FAU 2264 (3RD ST) has an NBI inventory load rating of 61.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 2264 (3RD ST)?

FAU 2264 (3RD ST) is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FAU 2264 (3RD ST) and does age affect safety?

FAU 2264 (3RD ST) was built in 1990, making it 36 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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