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. 54 W.B.

Fair

Over: BEAVER RIVER

5.9 MI NE JCT SH 3, Texas, OK

Built 1997 Load: 32.3 t ADT: 3,750

I-244

Fair

Over: MINGO CREEK

6.38 MI E JCT I 444, Tulsa, OK

Built 1966 Load: 32.3 t ADT: 45,150

N2550

Fair

Over: WILLOW CREEK

2.W 1.6S JCT SH152/SH146, Caddo, OK

Built 1996 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50

E0660

Fair

Over: BUCKEYE CREEK

2S .7W OF SILVER CITY, Creek, OK

Built 1984 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 100

E0240 (2102C)

Fair

Over: CREEK

.9W OF TIFF CITY MO., Delaware, OK

Built 1960 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 960

S.H. 1

Fair

Over: HAY CREEK

0.2 MI W JCT US 75, Hughes, OK

Built 1936 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 3,100

I-35

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.3 MI N JCT SH 66, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1958 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 48,100

SPLWY BRDG OK. 10

Fair

Over: HULAH CANEY RIVER SPLWY

11MI W OF COPAN, WASH. CO, Osage, OK

Built 1950 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 190

LAKEVIEW (E0600)

Fair

Over: N. STILLWATER CREEK

2N .6E JCT SH51/REDLAND, Payne, OK

Built 2011 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 75

LAKEVIEW DRIVE

Fair

Over: BULL CREEK

SOUTH OF C-TREE RD, Pittsburg, OK

Built 2016 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 200

S.H. 51

Fair

Over: ARKANSAS RIVER

AT ARK RIVER, Tulsa, OK

Built 1976 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 15,400

N3940

Fair

Over: CREEK

3W.&6.3S. JCT US75&US60S., Washington, OK

Built 1993 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 100

N3870

Fair

Over: SKULL CREEK

3E OF KIEFER, Creek, OK

Built 1994 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 2,200

U.S. 183

Fair

Over: Sand CREEK

6.6 MI N WOODWARD CO, Harper, OK

Built 1933 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 1,200

S.H. 1

Fair

Over: CREEK

10.64 E JCT SH-2, Latimer, OK

Built 1935 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 2,300

U.S. 69

Fair

Over: DANCING RABBIT CREEK

0.2 N INDIAN NATIONS TPK, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1969 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 10,650

U.S. 64

Fair

Over: LITTLE GOFF CREEK

12.5 MI E JCT SH 95 S, Texas, OK

Built 1987 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 1,500

E0513 (83 ST N)

Fair

Over: TRIB TO THREE LAKES

0.1 MI E OF HWY. 169, Tulsa, OK

Built 1975 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 890

N3990

Fair

Over: POST OAK CREEK

2. E 7.7 N OF US 60, Washington, OK

Built 2002 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 100

E0150

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.4 MI. W. OF US 75, Washington, OK

Built 2003 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 1,500

E1100

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.6W OF U.S. 281, Caddo, OK

Built 2009 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 140

S.H. 66

Fair

Over: NICKLE CREEK

5.6 MI E N JCT SH 97, Creek, OK

Built 1952 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 15,800

U.S. 283

Fair

Over: CREEK

17.6 MI N US60, Ellis, OK

Built 1935 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 970

IRR 5846C

Fair

Over: LITTLE SYCAMORE CREEK

3.8E 3.5N OF KELLYVILL, Ottawa, OK

Built 1981 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 200

MCELROY (E0610)

Fair

Over: EAST BRUSH CREEK

MCELROY & BRUSH CRK .7E, Payne, OK

Built 1950 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 400

E1570 (6218C)

Fair

Over: BLACK CREEK

.6 S 3.2 W of LATTA, Pontotoc, OK

Built 2018 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 1,210

U.S. 59

Fair

Over: SHELL BRANCH WEST

7.2 MI.N.JCT.SH 51, Adair, OK

Built 1926 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 3,800

U.S. 62

Fair

Over: PROCTOR CREEK

0.2 MI.E.CHEROKEE CO, Adair, OK

Built 1928 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 960

U.S. 62

Fair

Over: PHRITA CREEK

8.2 MI.E.CHEROKEE CO, Adair, OK

Built 1928 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,100

S.H. 51

Fair

Over: STONEY BRANCH CREEK

7.4 MI.SE.CHEROKEE CL, Adair, OK

Built 1937 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 4,000

S.H. 51

Fair

Over: LIGHTHOUSE BRANCH

8.5 MI.SE.CHEROKEE CL, Adair, OK

Built 1937 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 4,000

S.H. 51

Fair

Over: CUTACROSS BRANCH

9.8 MI.SE.CHEROKEE CL, Adair, OK

Built 1937 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 4,000

S.H. 51

Fair

Over: CHALK BLUFF BR.

2.6 MI.E.JCT.US59, Adair, OK

Built 1959 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 690

N4614 (0110C)

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.7SW .5E OF NW C/L, Adair, OK

Built 1963 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 350

S.H. 10

Fair

Over: WINSET HOLLOW CREEK

1.1 MI.E.CHEROKEE CO, Adair, OK

Built 1972 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,600

U.S. 62

Fair

Over: BEN KNIGHT CREEK

11.6 MI.E.CHEROKEE CL, Adair, OK

Built 1974 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,500

U.S. 62

Fair

Over: TYNER CREEK

1.6E OF CHEROKEE C/L, Adair, OK

Built 2009 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,000

E0180 (FAS 0227)

Fair

Over: COTTONWOOD CREEK

1.3W OF OHIO ST, Alfalfa, OK

Built 1947 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 100

S.H. 58

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.6 MI.E.OF JCT.SH8, Alfalfa, OK

Built 1967 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,500

N2550 (FAS 0227)

Fair

Over: EAGLE CHIEF CREEK

1.9S OF SH 45 AT CARMEN, Alfalfa, OK

Built 1982 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 100

E0020 (FAS 0224)

Fair

Over: MEDICINE LODGE RIVER

7.3E OF SH 8, Alfalfa, OK

Built 1982 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 50

E0020 (FAS 0224)

Fair

Over: RUSH CREEK

5.9E OF SH 58, Alfalfa, OK

Built 1994 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 100

E0040

Fair

Over: SANDY CREEK

4N 1.3E OF BYRON, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2001 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 24

E0030

Fair

Over: LITTLE SANDY CREEK

5N 1.1E OF BRYON, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2002 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 50

N2680

Fair

Over: TURKEY CREEK

2E 1.6N OF HELENA, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2003 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 24

E0340

Fair

Over: TURKEY CREEK

1S 1.6W OF GOLTRY, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2008 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 100

E0280 (0224C)

Fair

Over: WAGON CREEK

4S 1.7E OF JET, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2015 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 100

PLEASANT HILL

Fair

Over: DELAWARE CREEK

1W 4.9N OF WILSON, Atoka, OK

Built 1992 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 100

E1706 WESLEY RD

Fair

Over: BREAD TOWN CREEK

1.1E 2.7S OF CHOCKIE, Atoka, OK

Built 1996 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 50

S.H. 43

Fair

Over: ROCKY CREEK

2.07 E JCT US-69, Atoka, OK

Built 1972 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 710

Showing 8,051-8,100 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.