N3248 (WALNUT ST.)
Carrying N3248 (WALNUT ST.) over RUSH CREEK (WALNUT ST.)
0.5 MI SE OF COURTHOUSE, Garvin, Oklahoma
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: N3248 (WALNUT ST.)
The N3248 (WALNUT ST.) bridge in Garvin, Oklahoma carries N3248 (WALNUT ST.) over RUSH CREEK (WALNUT ST.). It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 70.9 meters (233 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oklahoma bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, the FHWA classifies this bridge as structurally deficient, a maintenance flag, not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 0.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How N3248 (WALNUT ST.) compares
Live comparison across Oklahoma.
Sufficiency Rating
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Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1920
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 70.9 m (233 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.4 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 232510000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
N3248 (WALNUT ST.) is flagged structurally deficient, a federal repair-and-funding flag, not a closure order. Here is how to read that.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the most recent inspection, which can be up to 24 months old, treat them as a snapshot, not a live status.
- Understand what "structurally deficient" does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. What "structurally deficient" means
- Compare N3248 (WALNUT ST.) against other structures in Garvin 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 N3248 (WALNUT ST.)?
N3248 (WALNUT ST.) in Garvin, Oklahoma has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is N3248 (WALNUT ST.) inspected?
N3248 (WALNUT ST.) follows the FHWA's national bridge inspection cycle. It carries about 4,200 vehicles per day.
What does "structurally deficient" mean for a bridge?
N3248 (WALNUT ST.) is currently classified as structurally deficient, a federal repair-and-funding flag, not a closure order.
What is the inventory load rating for N3248 (WALNUT ST.)?
N3248 (WALNUT ST.) has an NBI inventory load rating of 0.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining N3248 (WALNUT ST.)?
N3248 (WALNUT ST.) is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is N3248 (WALNUT ST.) and does age affect safety?
N3248 (WALNUT ST.) was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A structurally deficient rating does not mean a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel, it indicates the bridge requires repair or replacement. For current closure or safety information, contact your state DOT.
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