FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SPLWY BRDG OK 251A

Carrying SPLWY BRDG OK 251A over FT GIBSON L GRAND R SPWY

15 MI. NE. MUSKOGEE, Wagoner, Oklahoma

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SPLWY BRDG OK 251A

The SPLWY BRDG OK 251A bridge in Wagoner, Oklahoma carries SPLWY BRDG OK 251A over FT GIBSON L GRAND R SPWY. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2001, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 30 sections, stretching 454.1 meters (1490 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 830 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oklahoma bridges. It is owned and maintained by Army Corps of Engineers.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure 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 36.9 metric tons.

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

How SPLWY BRDG OK 251A compares

▲ 4.5
Load rating vs Oklahoma average (32.4 t)
Top 27%
Higher load rating than 73% of Oklahoma bridges
253
Bridges in Wagoner · 15 in Poor condition
SPLWY BRDG OK 251A 36.9 t
Oklahoma average 32.4 t

Live comparison across Oklahoma.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
52.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
36.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Last Reconstructed
2001
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
30
Structure Length
454.1 m (1490 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
Army Corps of Engineers
Avg Daily Traffic
830 vehicles/day
Structure Number
CEPSWTOKFTGIBSN

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

SPLWY BRDG OK 251A 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 SPLWY BRDG OK 251A against other structures in Wagoner 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 SPLWY BRDG OK 251A?

SPLWY BRDG OK 251A in Wagoner, Oklahoma has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SPLWY BRDG OK 251A inspected?

SPLWY BRDG OK 251A'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 830 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SPLWY BRDG OK 251A 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 SPLWY BRDG OK 251A?

SPLWY BRDG OK 251A has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SPLWY BRDG OK 251A?

SPLWY BRDG OK 251A is owned and maintained by Army Corps of Engineers.

How old is SPLWY BRDG OK 251A and does age affect safety?

SPLWY BRDG OK 251A was built in 1953, making it 73 years old and last reconstructed in 2001.

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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