N4551
Carrying N4551 over VIAN CREEK
_, Sequoyah, Oklahoma
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: N4551
The N4551 bridge in Sequoyah, Oklahoma carries N4551 over VIAN CREEK. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 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 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How N4551 compares
Live comparison across Oklahoma.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2006
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.0 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 282840000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N4551 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 N4551 against other structures in Sequoyah 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 N4551?
N4551 in Sequoyah, Oklahoma, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is N4551 inspected?
N4551'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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N4551 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 N4551?
N4551 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining N4551?
N4551 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is N4551 and does age affect safety?
N4551 was built in 2006, making it 20 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.
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