N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA
Carrying N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA over POSEY CREEK
0.8 MI S OF 131 ST, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA in Tulsa, Oklahoma is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory.
Built in 1989, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 5. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure OK:224120000000000
LATE-CENTURY · PRESTRESS · LONG-SPAN-RUN · SUB-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
- PRESTRESS Prestressed concrete
- LONG-SPAN-RUN 9 spans
- SUB-LED Substructure-led
- ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-FAIR Fair
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA
The N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA bridge in Tulsa, Oklahoma carries N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA over POSEY CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 9 sections, stretching 175.6 meters (576 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oklahoma bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
How N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA compares
Age against the county: built in 1989, earlier than 415 of Tulsa's 1,135 bridges with a recorded construction year (37%), against a county median build year of 1978. This is one of the newer structures in its county.
Live comparison across Oklahoma bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (22,909 of 22,917 rated).
N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA vs every rated Oklahoma bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
27 Top 63% higher than 37% of 22,909 bridges
rated Oklahoma bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Tulsa inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 1,135 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1989
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 9
- Structure Length
- 175.6 m (576 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 224120000000000
Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA 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 N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA 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 N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA?
N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA in Tulsa, Oklahoma has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA inspected?
N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA'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 1,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA?
N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA?
N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA and does age affect safety?
N3976 (KIMBERLYCLA was built in 1989, making it 37 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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