FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

E0768 (FIRST ST)

Carrying E0768 (FIRST ST) over EAST BRANCH CREEK

CITY PARK, Cherokee, Oklahoma

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: E0768 (FIRST ST)

The E0768 (FIRST ST) bridge in Cherokee, Oklahoma carries E0768 (FIRST ST) over EAST BRANCH CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 250 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 E0768 (FIRST ST) compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Oklahoma average (32.4 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Oklahoma bridges
203
Bridges in Cherokee · 22 in Poor condition
E0768 (FIRST ST) 19.1 t
Oklahoma average 32.4 t

Live comparison across Oklahoma.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.2
Serviceability /30
23.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
1993
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
10.5 m (34 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
232720000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether E0768 (FIRST 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 E0768 (FIRST ST) against other structures in Cherokee 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 E0768 (FIRST ST)?

E0768 (FIRST ST) in Cherokee, Oklahoma on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is E0768 (FIRST ST) inspected?

E0768 (FIRST 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 250 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E0768 (FIRST ST) is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for E0768 (FIRST ST)?

E0768 (FIRST ST) has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining E0768 (FIRST ST)?

E0768 (FIRST ST) is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is E0768 (FIRST ST) and does age affect safety?

E0768 (FIRST ST) was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.

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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