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

E1380

Fair

Over: CREEK

2 N & .9 E OF VAMOOSA, Seminole, OK

Built 1993 Load: 29.9 t ADT: 50

E1380

Fair

Over: SANDY CREEK

2 N & .7 W OF VAMOOSA, Seminole, OK

Built 1994 Load: 29.9 t ADT: 100

N2790

Fair

Over: CREEK

3. W 2.1 S OF US 81, Stephens, OK

Built 1993 Load: 29.9 t ADT: 100

N2760

Fair

Over: CREEK

6W 2.7S OF US81/SH7, Stephens, OK

Built 2004 Load: 29.9 t ADT: 50

E1760

Fair

Over: CREEK

5.6E 2S of US81/SH7, Stephens, OK

Built 2018 Load: 29.9 t ADT: 50

E0602

Fair

Over: BIGHEART CREEK

CHARLES PAGE BLVD W. 65TH, Tulsa, OK

Built 1938 Load: 29.9 t ADT: 6,200

7205C (66 ST. N)

Fair

Over: BIRD CREEK

66 ST N .8MI E. LEWIS, Tulsa, OK

Built 1960 Load: 29.9 t ADT: 2,364

FAU 8331

Fair

Over: VENSEL CREEK

9700 S DELAWARE, Tulsa, OK

Built 1983 Load: 29.9 t ADT: 100

N3940

Fair

Over: CHERRY CREEK

4800 S ELWOOD, Tulsa, OK

Built 2008 Load: 29.9 t ADT: 4,102

E0780

Fair

Over: CONCHARTY CREEK

.6E U.S. 64 STONE BLUFF, Wagoner, OK

Built 2009 Load: 29.9 t ADT: 400

N2345

Fair

Over: CREEK

5.W 2.9S OF COWDEN, Washita, OK

Built 1950 Load: 29.9 t ADT: 24

FAS 7511

Fair

Over: COTTONWOOD CREEK

7.0 S 2.5 E OF COWDEN, Washita, OK

Built 1979 Load: 29.9 t ADT: 100

E0130

Fair

Over: TURKEY CREEK

9E 2N 1.8E OF CORA, Woods, OK

Built 1995 Load: 29.9 t ADT: 24

E0090

Fair

Over: CREEK

.7S .1W OF CAPRON, Woods, OK

Built 2001 Load: 29.9 t ADT: 25

N2140

Fair

Over: PERSIMMON CREEK

8. E 1.3 S OF SHARON, Woodward, OK

Built 1996 Load: 29.9 t ADT: 50

1834C

Fair

Over: CREEK

8.0 MI NE OF SH 10, Craig, OK

Built 1925 Load: 30.0 t ADT: 50

S.H. 11

Fair

Over: LITTLE DOG THREASHER CR

1.8 MI. E. JCT.SH123, Osage, OK

Built 1976 Load: 30.0 t ADT: 1,900

S.H. 125

Fair

Over: NEOSHO RIVER

9.4 MI N US60, Ottawa, OK

Built 1967 Load: 30.0 t ADT: 7,200

U.S. 177

Fair

Over: BOOMER CREEK

4.8 MI S NOBLE C/L, Payne, OK

Built 1931 Load: 30.0 t ADT: 7,500

S.H. 39

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.65 MI E JCT US 177, Pottawatomie, OK

Built 1940 Load: 30.0 t ADT: 1,500

E1800

Fair

Over: CREEK

3. W .5 N OF PICKENS, Pushmataha, OK

Built 1937 Load: 30.0 t ADT: 100

U.S. 281

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.1 MI W JCT SH 45, Woods, OK

Built 1931 Load: 30.0 t ADT: 1,200

E1120

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.9E OF S.H. 58, Caddo, OK

Built 2001 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 50

E1120

Fair

Over: CREEK

3. S .7 W CEDER LAKE, Canadian, OK

Built 1989 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 100

U.S. 60

Fair

Over: LOCUST CREEK

5.4 MI E TURNPIKE, Craig, OK

Built 1936 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 6,000

U.S. 60/U.S. 64&81

Fair

Over: NINE MILE CREEK

0.3 MI N GARFIELD C/L, Grant, OK

Built 1967 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 3,200

E0430

Fair

Over: CRYSTAL CREEK

2.3W .8N OF SKEDEE, Pawnee, OK

Built 1940 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 173

S.H. 7

Fair

Over: EAST MUD CREEK

10.6 MI E JCT US 81, Stephens, OK

Built 1967 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 3,500

N2780

Fair

Over: CREEK

6.5W OF U.S. 81, Stephens, OK

Built 2009 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 60

U.S. 75

Fair

Over: BIRD CREEK

6.8 MI N OF I-244, Tulsa, OK

Built 1989 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 18,250

U.S. 270

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.6 MI SE ELLIS CO, Woodward, OK

Built 1987 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 3,200

U.S. 412

Fair

Over: N. CANADIAN RIVER O'FLOW

6.5 MI E JCT US 183, Woodward, OK

Built 1992 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 2,950

S.H. 3 EB

Fair

Over: ROCK CREEK

6.65 E JCT US-69, Atoka, OK

Built 2009 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 2,050

IRR N2680

Fair

Over: SUGAR CREEK

1.5 E 3.7 N ANADARKO, Caddo, OK

Built 2001 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 100

E1180

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.1 W SH 58, Caddo, OK

Built 2005 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 50

IRR E1140 (0816C)

Fair

Over: CREEK

.7E OF LOOKEBA, Caddo, OK

Built 2012 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 116

N2920

Fair

Over: CREEK

10.0 E 1.6 S OKARCHE, Canadian, OK

Built 1921 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 100

1818C

Fair

Over: BULL CREEK

2N OF VINITA, Craig, OK

Built 1965 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 100

S.H. 34

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.0 MI N CUSTER C/L, Dewey, OK

Built 1932 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 1,500

2572C

Fair

Over: RED BRANCH CREEK

2 MI W .1 S WYNNEWOOD, Garvin, OK

Built 1995 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 100

2552C

Fair

Over: RUSH CREEK

3 MI W 1.5 N ANTIOCH, Garvin, OK

Built 1998 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 75

IRR 4344C

Fair

Over: SIMON CREEK

5. E 3. N OF SH 76, Love, OK

Built 1987 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 100

IRR 4344C

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.5 W .1 N OF SH32 & 96, Love, OK

Built 1995 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 230

N3540

Fair

Over: CREEK

3W .5N 4W .6N OF JENNINGS, Pawnee, OK

Built 1981 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 119

U.S. 271

Fair

Over: CEDAR CREEK

9.49 SW LE FLORE C/L, Pushmataha, OK

Built 1930 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 760

E0480 (BLUE STARR

Fair

Over: CAT CREEK

0.7 MI E OF SH 88, Rogers, OK

Built 1975 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 4,000

S.H. 7

Fair

Over: LITTLE BEAVER CREEK O'FL

5.8 MI E COMANCHE CO, Stephens, OK

Built 1957 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 3,750

N2760

Fair

Over: STAGE STAND CREEK

6W OF U.S. 81, Stephens, OK

Built 2010 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 76

S.H. 51 RAMP

Fair

Over: CREEK

200' W OF 145 ST, Tulsa, OK

Built 1965 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 2,000

S.H. 10

Fair

Over: NOHEAD CREEK

3.9 MI N US62, Cherokee, OK

Built 1951 Load: 30.3 t ADT: 1,600

Showing 7,501-7,550 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.