FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N 16TH ST

Carrying N 16TH ST over CREEK

.5E OF 177 E. AVE ON 16TH, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N 16TH ST

The N 16TH ST bridge in Tulsa, Oklahoma carries N 16TH ST over CREEK. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 320 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 3/9. 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How N 16TH ST compares

▲ 0.3
Load rating vs Oklahoma average (32.4 t)
Top 50%
Higher load rating than 50% of Oklahoma bridges
1,124
Bridges in Tulsa · 63 in Poor condition
N 16TH ST 32.7 t
Oklahoma average 32.4 t

Live comparison across Oklahoma.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
44.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.0
Serviceability /30
14.2
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2007
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
37.8 m (124 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
320 vehicles/day
Structure Number
293220000000000

How to read this record

N 16TH ST 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 N 16TH ST against other structures in Tulsa 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 N 16TH ST?

N 16TH ST in Tulsa, Oklahoma on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N 16TH ST inspected?

N 16TH 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 320 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N 16TH ST 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 N 16TH ST?

N 16TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N 16TH ST?

N 16TH ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is N 16TH ST and does age affect safety?

N 16TH ST was built in 2007, making it 19 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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