State profile · Near national median SD

Oklahoma bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Oklahoma — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

22,733
Public bridges
38.2%
Good condition
7.5%
Poor condition
7.5%
Structurally deficient

Total Bridges

22,733

Public highway bridges in Oklahoma

Good Condition

38.2%

8,693 bridges rated 7-9

-11.8pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

7.5%

1,705 bridges rated 0-4

Structurally Deficient

7.5%

1,705 bridges flagged for repair priority

0.5pp vs national avg 7.0%

Oklahoma vs national bridge condition

Oklahoma — Good condition share 38.2%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Oklahoma — Structurally deficient share 25.0%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Oklahoma vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)

States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Oklahoma on the same metric.

21

Kentucky

7.06% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$14,554

33

New Hampshire

7.08% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$2,542
Selected

40

Oklahoma

7.50% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$22,733

35

New Mexico

7.61% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$368

44

Rhode Island

7.69% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$78

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Oklahoma

Six lowest-condition bridges in Oklahoma, ranked by composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.

All Bridges in Oklahoma

U.S. 270

Fair

Over: CREEK

6.1 MI E JCT US 177, Pottawatomie, OK

Built 1946 Load: 25.9 t ADT: 4,100

E1640 (6906C)

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.5W OF S. EDGE MARLOW, Stephens, OK

Built 2012 Load: 25.9 t ADT: 580

E0516 (80 ST N)

Fair

Over: TRIB TO ELM CREEK

0.4 MI E OF GARNETT, Tulsa, OK

Built 1975 Load: 25.9 t ADT: 540

S.H. 50B

Fair

Over: BULL CREEK

3.6 MI W SH 50, Woodward, OK

Built 1938 Load: 25.9 t ADT: 420

U.S. 70

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.3 MI E TILLMAN C/L, Cotton, OK

Built 1949 Load: 26.0 t ADT: 1,600

N4400

Fair

Over: ELM CREEK

3.N OF VINITA, Craig, OK

Built 1940 Load: 26.0 t ADT: 100

E1470

Fair

Over: CRINER CREEK

.2E 1.5S .1E OF PAYNE, McClain, OK

Built 2003 Load: 26.0 t ADT: 100

N. MANTLE DR.

Fair

Over: CREEK

.4S OF HEFNER RD, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1981 Load: 26.0 t ADT: 350

N3610

Fair

Over: CREEK

5E OF HWY18;3.3 KANSAS LI, Osage, OK

Built 1933 Load: 26.0 t ADT: 50

5720C

Fair

Over: DOG CREEK

5.5 MI NW OF FAIRFAX, Osage, OK

Built 1962 Load: 26.0 t ADT: 100

6918C

Fair

Over: LITTLE BEAVER CREEK O'FL

9.0 MI N OF DUNCAN, Stephens, OK

Built 1940 Load: 26.0 t ADT: 210

S.H. 36

Fair

Over: DEEP RED CREEK

4.0 MI N JCT U.S. 70, Tillman, OK

Built 1939 Load: 26.0 t ADT: 520

7402C MAJOR

Fair

Over: E. BR. N. FORK COTTON CR

2. S 4.1 E OF US 75, Washington, OK

Built 1982 Load: 26.0 t ADT: 105

FAS 0403

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.3 MI E US 83, Beaver, OK

Built 1970 Load: 26.1 t ADT: 60

S.H. 76

Fair

Over: DEMIJOHN CREEK

4.7 MI N LOVE C/L, Carter, OK

Built 1953 Load: 26.1 t ADT: 830

U.S. 56

Fair

Over: CREEK

5.7 MI NE CIMARRON C/L, Cimarron, OK

Built 1959 Load: 26.1 t ADT: 900

U.S. 56

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.9 MI SW KANSAS S/L, Cimarron, OK

Built 1959 Load: 26.1 t ADT: 900

U.S. 59 SB

Fair

Over: GRAND LAKE/SAILBOAT

19.1 MI N SH20, Delaware, OK

Built 1938 Load: 26.1 t ADT: 5,200

E0240 (2102C)

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.9E OF S.H. 10, Delaware, OK

Built 1966 Load: 26.1 t ADT: 960

U.S. 59 NB

Fair

Over: GRAND LAKE/SAILBOAT

19.1 MI N SH20, Delaware, OK

Built 2000 Load: 26.1 t ADT: 5,150

U.S. 59

Fair

Over: CREEK

5.07 N JCT US-270, Le Flore, OK

Built 1976 Load: 26.1 t ADT: 8,200

I-35 S.B.

Fair

Over: OKLAHOMA RIVER

5.7 MI N CLEVELAND CO, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1987 Load: 26.1 t ADT: 68,400

HAPPY CAMP ROAD

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.8E 2N OF SH16 / CRK C/L, Okmulgee, OK

Built 2015 Load: 26.1 t ADT: 100

FAS 5745

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.1 W. OF FORAKER, Osage, OK

Built 1940 Load: 26.1 t ADT: 24

U.S. 270

Fair

Over: CREEK

7.7 MI E JCT US 177, Pottawatomie, OK

Built 1946 Load: 26.1 t ADT: 3,900

S.H. 56

Fair

Over: BIRD CREEK

5.2 MI S JCT US 270, Seminole, OK

Built 1974 Load: 26.1 t ADT: 1,200

U.S. 64 WB

Fair

Over: GENERAL O'FLOW

2.2 E JCT I-40, Sequoyah, OK

Built 1956 Load: 26.1 t ADT: 11,150

S.H. 58

Fair

Over: CREEK

.5 MI S. KIOWA C/L, Comanche, OK

Built 1962 Load: 26.2 t ADT: 1,200

N3650

Fair

Over: CREEK

.2W .2N .2W 2.5N OF DEPEW, Creek, OK

Built 1980 Load: 26.2 t ADT: 100

S.H. 10

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.1 MI E US59, Delaware, OK

Built 1946 Load: 26.2 t ADT: 11,300

S.H. 25

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.8 MI E SH10, Delaware, OK

Built 1946 Load: 26.2 t ADT: 3,000

S.H. 77 SCENIC

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.2 MI E JCT I-35, Love, OK

Built 1953 Load: 26.2 t ADT: 660

S.H. 28

Fair

Over: CREEK

8.3 MI E ROGERS CO, Mayes, OK

Built 1964 Load: 26.2 t ADT: 3,800

S.H. 28

Fair

Over: CREEK

8.9 MI E ROGERS CO, Mayes, OK

Built 1964 Load: 26.2 t ADT: 3,800

S.H. 10

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.9 MI N DELAWARE CO, Ottawa, OK

Built 1947 Load: 26.2 t ADT: 3,800

E0615 (VIRGINIA ST

Fair

Over: BOOMER CREEK

.1W OF US 177, Payne, OK

Built 1980 Load: 26.2 t ADT: 4,000

U.S. 69

Fair

Over: ROCK CREEK

7.5 MI N JCT SH 113, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1964 Load: 26.2 t ADT: 7,500

U.S. 69

Fair

Over: ROCK CREEK

7.5 MI N JCT SH 113, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1964 Load: 26.2 t ADT: 7,900

OK-SH88

Fair

Over: Spillway to Verdigris R

7.1 Mi N Jct SH20, Rogers, OK

Built 1965 Load: 26.2 t ADT: 4,800

E1710

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.1W OF US 81, Stephens, OK

Built 1950 Load: 26.2 t ADT: 100

S.H. 54

Fair

Over: CREEK

4.0 MI N JCT U.S. 70, Tillman, OK

Built 1961 Load: 26.2 t ADT: 170

E0030

Fair

Over: STINK CREEK

5N OF BURLINGTON, Alfalfa, OK

Built 1991 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 50

E0310

Fair

Over: EAGLE CHIEF CREEK TRIB.

1S 3.7W OF CARMEN, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2000 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

N2570

Fair

Over: DRIFTWOOD CREEK

.5W .7S OF BULRINGTON, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2008 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

N2580

Fair

Over: CREEK

1W; 1.3S OF INGERSOL, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2007 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

N2700

Fair

Over: RUSH CREEK

5E 5.7N OF BYRON, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2007 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

E1000

Fair

Over: LUMPMOUTH CREEK

4.5 S & 1.5 W OF GEARY, Blaine, OK

Built 1997 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 50

0746C (OLD US 69)

Fair

Over: BLUE RIVER O'FLOW

.2 NE OF ARMSTRONG, Bryan, OK

Built 1932 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

S.H. 91

Fair

Over: SAND CREEK

3.40 N & E TX S/L, Bryan, OK

Built 1940 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 2,100

S.H. 152

Fair

Over: COBB CREEK

1.6 MI E WASHITA C/L, Caddo, OK

Built 1981 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 1,600

Showing 6,501-6,550 of 22,733 bridges

Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges Editorial.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). A "structurally deficient" rating is a repair-priority signal, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult a qualified civil engineer before making decisions based on this data.