FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

4TH ST.

Carrying 4TH ST. over TAHLEQUAH CREEK

CITY OF TAHLEQUAH, Cherokee, Oklahoma

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 4TH ST.

The 4TH ST. bridge in Cherokee, Oklahoma carries 4TH ST. over TAHLEQUAH CREEK. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 68.9 meters (226 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,000 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.3 metric tons.

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

How 4TH ST. compares

▼ 3.1
Load rating vs Oklahoma average (32.4 t)
Bottom 42%
Lower load rating than 58% of Oklahoma bridges
203
Bridges in Cherokee · 22 in Poor condition
4TH ST. 29.3 t
Oklahoma average 32.4 t

Live comparison across Oklahoma.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.2
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
68.9 m (226 ft)
Deck Width
11.4 m (37 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
244410000000000

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 good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 4TH 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 4TH 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 4TH ST.?

4TH ST. in Cherokee, 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 4TH ST. inspected?

4TH 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 5,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 4TH 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 4TH ST.?

4TH ST. has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 4TH ST.?

4TH ST. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 4TH ST. and does age affect safety?

4TH ST. was built in 2001, making it 25 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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