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. 60

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.3 MI E SH10, Ottawa, OK

Built 1948 Load: 27.0 t ADT: 6,400

U.S. 270

Fair

Over: SANDY CREEK

14.4 E HUGHES C/L, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1936 Load: 27.0 t ADT: 4,500

U.S. 64

Fair

Over: LITTLE VIAN CREEK

7.46 E JCT SH-10, Sequoyah, OK

Built 1961 Load: 27.0 t ADT: 3,100

7452C

Fair

Over: CREEK

10.1S 3E OF US 60, Washington, OK

Built 1938 Load: 27.0 t ADT: 245

U.S. 64

Fair

Over: LITTLE EAGLE CHIEF CREEK

5.5 MI E JCT SH-14, Woods, OK

Built 1974 Load: 27.0 t ADT: 1,500

U.S. 183

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.0 MI W JCT SH 34, Woodward, OK

Built 1950 Load: 27.0 t ADT: 18,700

S.H. 145

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.4 MI E JCT I-35, Garvin, OK

Built 1974 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 1,200

N2990

Fair

Over: N. FORK WALNUT CREEK

2.2N .8W OF BLANCHARD, McClain, OK

Built 2016 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 100

U.S. 62 FRONTAGE

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.8 MI E JCT US 69, Muskogee, OK

Built 1972 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 200

I-40 E & W BOUND

Fair

Over: N. CANADIAN RIVER

.1 MI E CANADIAN CO., Oklahoma, OK

Built 1964 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 74,800

U.S. 60

Fair

Over: BIRD CREEK

WEST EDGE OF PAWHUSKA, Osage, OK

Built 1958 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 4,000

FAU 4511 ('F' ST)

Fair

Over: CANAL

200' S OF DEL AVE., Pittsburg, OK

Built 1950 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 115

N4076 (9 ST)

Fair

Over: DRAINAGE CANAL

200 FT S OF SEMINOLE AVE., Pittsburg, OK

Built 1975 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 150

N4210

Fair

Over: DOG CREEK TRIB.

3.75E HWY 66 & 1.9N I-44, Rogers, OK

Built 2000 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 90

7402C MAJOR

Fair

Over: CREEK

2. S 4.8 E OF US 75, Washington, OK

Built 1982 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 105

E0890 (0142C)

Fair

Over: JENKINS CREEK

6S 1E OF STILWELL, Adair, OK

Built 1965 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 583

N4697

Fair

Over: CREEK

.7N 1.3W OF STILWELL, Adair, OK

Built 2009 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 50

E0240

Fair

Over: EAGLE CHIEF CREEK TRIB.

6N 3.5W OF CARMAN, Alfalfa, OK

Built 1950 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 100

E0290

Fair

Over: EAST CLAY CREEK

4N 3.4W OF HELENA, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2001 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 100

E0190

Fair

Over: COTTONWOOD CREEK TRIB.

5.5W 1S OF CHEROKEE, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2005 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 25

N1600

Fair

Over: CREEK

6N 2W 3.3N OF SLAPOUT, Beaver, OK

Built 1968 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 100

I-40 FRONTAGE RD.

Fair

Over: TIMBER CREEK O'FLOW

2.7 MI E I-40 BUS., Beckham, OK

Built 1926 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 100

S.H. 34

Fair

Over: N. FORK RED RIVER O'FLOW

2.5 MI N GREER CL, Beckham, OK

Built 1932 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 610

I-40

Fair

Over: SAND CREEK

12.6 MI. E. S.H. 30, Beckham, OK

Built 1958 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 6,650

I-40

Fair

Over: ELK CREEK

0.3 MI E S.H. 6, Beckham, OK

Built 1969 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 7,600

I-40

Fair

Over: ELK CREEK

0.3 MI E S.H. 6, Beckham, OK

Built 1969 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 7,750

N2520

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.S 7.5E OF GREENFIELD, Blaine, OK

Built 1972 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 25

E1990

Fair

Over: SIMON CREEK

.3 E .1 S OF KENEFIC, Bryan, OK

Built 1999 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 100

U.S. 281

Fair

Over: WASHITA RIVER

0.8 N US62 ANADARKO, Caddo, OK

Built 1958 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 5,800

N2740

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.2 MI N OF CALUMET, Canadian, OK

Built 2000 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 1,200

U.S. 77 SB

Fair

Over: CADDO CREEK

4.9 MI N JCT SH199, Carter, OK

Built 1960 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 1,350

N3080

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.W 1.1N OF SH76 & SH53W, Carter, OK

Built 1996 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 100

N3180

Fair

Over: CREEK

3W 2.7S OF WOODFORD, Carter, OK

Built 2008 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 150

S.H. 10

Fair

Over: WATER FALL HOLLOW CREEK

17.4 MI N US62, Cherokee, OK

Built 1985 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 1,400

U.S. 70

Fair

Over: MUDDY BOGGY CREEK

10.78 E BRYAN C/L, Choctaw, OK

Built 1985 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 2,800

S.H. 9

Fair

Over: BNSF R.R. UNDER

3.5 MI E OF JCT I-35, Cleveland, OK

Built 1971 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 15,400

S.H. 9

Fair

Over: BNSF R.R. UNDER

3.5 MI E OF JCT I-35, Cleveland, OK

Built 1971 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 15,050

144TH AVE SE

Fair

Over: BUCKHEAD CREEK

0.3 S SH39, Cleveland, OK

Built 1984 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 100

S.H. 7 WB

Fair

Over: EAST CACHE CREEK

1.1 MI.E.JCT.US281B, Comanche, OK

Built 1963 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 9,900

S.H. 115

Fair

Over: MEDICINE CREEK

0.7 MI S MEERS, Comanche, OK

Built 1985 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 320

E1760

Fair

Over: CREEK

5 W 3 S I44 SH36, Comanche, OK

Built 2022 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 150

S.H. 66

Fair

Over: POLECAT CREEK

10.3 MI NE JCT SH 48, Creek, OK

Built 1938 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 3,600

E0240 (2102C)

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.0E OF S.H. 10, Delaware, OK

Built 1966 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 960

FAS 2223

Fair

Over: TEEPEE CREEK

3.5 MI E SH 34, Dewey, OK

Built 1965 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 300

E0720

Fair

Over: LITTLE ROBE CREEK

8.3W8.5S2W3S.8W OF ARNETT, Ellis, OK

Built 1991 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 24

E0350

Fair

Over: CREEK

4S 1.2 E OF HUNTER, Garfield, OK

Built 1995 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 50

E0530

Fair

Over: CREEK

2S 3.3W OF HAYWARD, Garfield, OK

Built 2004 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 25

E0390

Fair

Over: CREEK

1S .7E S.H. 45/S.H. 132, Garfield, OK

Built 2006 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 100

N3110

Fair

Over: WEST WARREN CREEK

3E .1N OF HAYWARD, Garfield, OK

Built 2012 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 100

U.S. 277

Fair

Over: WEST BILL CREEK

0.7 MI E CADDO CO, Grady, OK

Built 1928 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 1,700

Showing 6,751-6,800 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.