FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IRR 4501C

Carrying IRR 4501C over CREEK

4.1 N; 0.9 E BETHEL, McCurtain, Oklahoma

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IRR 4501C

The IRR 4501C bridge in McCurtain, Oklahoma carries IRR 4501C over CREEK. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.5 meters (34 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 County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 19.1 metric tons.

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

How IRR 4501C compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Oklahoma average (32.4 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Oklahoma bridges
260
Bridges in McCurtain · 31 in Poor condition
IRR 4501C 19.1 t
Oklahoma average 32.4 t

Live comparison across Oklahoma.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
14.2
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
12.1
Special reductions
−4.7

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
19.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.5 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
15.2 m (50 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
272990000000000

How to read this record

IRR 4501C 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 IRR 4501C against other structures in McCurtain 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 IRR 4501C?

IRR 4501C in McCurtain, Oklahoma on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IRR 4501C inspected?

IRR 4501C'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. IRR 4501C 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 IRR 4501C?

IRR 4501C has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IRR 4501C?

IRR 4501C is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is IRR 4501C and does age affect safety?

IRR 4501C was built in 2004, making it 22 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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