FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N2617

Carrying N2617 over COTTONWOOD CREEK

.6E S.H.64 .22N NEBRASKA, Alfalfa, Oklahoma

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N2617

The N2617 bridge in Alfalfa, Oklahoma carries N2617 over COTTONWOOD CREEK. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 17.7 meters (58 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.

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

How N2617 compares

▼ 6.1
Load rating vs Oklahoma average (32.4 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Oklahoma bridges
386
Bridges in Alfalfa · 25 in Poor condition
N2617 26.3 t
Oklahoma average 32.4 t

Live comparison across Oklahoma.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.1
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
17.7 m (58 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
290110000000000

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) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N2617 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 N2617 against other structures in Alfalfa 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 N2617?

N2617 in Alfalfa, 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 N2617 inspected?

N2617'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 25 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N2617 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 N2617?

N2617 has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N2617?

N2617 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is N2617 and does age affect safety?

N2617 was built in 1997, making it 29 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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