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

S.H. 51

Fair

Over: GRAND / GIBSON LAKE

CHEROKEE / WAGONER C/L, Cherokee, OK

Built 2016 Load: 34.4 t ADT: 3,800

E0870

Fair

Over: DEER CREEK

.1E 3S OF NAVINA, Logan, OK

Built 1975 Load: 34.4 t ADT: 100

SW 89TH ST.

Fair

Over: CREEK

.8 E OF COUNCIL ROAD, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1999 Load: 34.4 t ADT: 500

MCMURTRY RD(E0570)

Fair

Over: CREEK

BURRIS&JARDOT RD .3E, Payne, OK

Built 1995 Load: 34.4 t ADT: 50

E1760

Fair

Over: EAST COW CREEK

2.6E US81/1.7S SH7 DUNCAN, Stephens, OK

Built 2006 Load: 34.4 t ADT: 100

S.H. 51

Fair

Over: VERDIGRIS RIVER O'FLOW

6.4 M E JCT SH-72, Wagoner, OK

Built 1991 Load: 34.4 t ADT: 5,050

S.H. 51

Fair

Over: VERDIGRIS RIVER O'FLOW

7.3 MI E JCT SH-72, Wagoner, OK

Built 1991 Load: 34.4 t ADT: 5,050

S.H. 51

Fair

Over: VERDIGRIS RIVER O'FLOW

6.4 M E JCT SH-72, Wagoner, OK

Built 1992 Load: 34.4 t ADT: 4,950

S.H. 51

Fair

Over: VERDIGRIS RIVER O'FLOW

7.3 MI E JCT SH-72, Wagoner, OK

Built 1992 Load: 34.4 t ADT: 4,950

E0060

Fair

Over: LITTLE SANDY CREEK

2.4E 2N OF BYRON, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2002 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 75

E0060

Fair

Over: LITTLE SANDY CREEK

2.5E 2N OF BYRON, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2002 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 75

N2550

Fair

Over: STINK CREEK

4.6N 1E. S.H. 8 / 11 JCT., Alfalfa, OK

Built 2006 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 100

N2520

Fair

Over: LITTLE MULE CREEK

2W 2.7N OF SH8/SH11 JCT, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2012 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 100

E0310

Fair

Over: EAGLE CHIEF CREEK

1S 2E OF CARMEN, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2012 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 100

N2590

Fair

Over: CLAY CREEK TRIB.

1E .2S of YEWED, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2018 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 100

N3930 HALF BANK RD

Fair

Over: ROCK CREEK

2W 2.3N OF LANE, Atoka, OK

Built 1994 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 75

E0230

Fair

Over: CAMP CREEK

3E 4N 1.9E OF SLAPOUT, Beaver, OK

Built 1997 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 50

I-40 WB

Fair

Over: FARMRAIL (FMRC RR) UNDER

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

Built 1969 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 6,800

I-40 EB

Fair

Over: FARMRAIL (FMRC RR) UNDER

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

Built 1969 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 6,950

0758C

Fair

Over: WHITEGRASS CREEK

1.E .2N OF BOKCHITO, Bryan, OK

Built 1933 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 100

0716C

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.3 N 3.5 W OF HENDRIX, Bryan, OK

Built 1994 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 150

N3760

Fair

Over: PEPPER CREEK

2.5S 2.6E of KEMP, Bryan, OK

Built 2019 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 50

S.H. 9

Fair

Over: TWO HATCHET CREEK

4.1 MI W JCT US 62, Caddo, OK

Built 1931 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 2,600

U.S. 281

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.7 N SH152 BINGER, Caddo, OK

Built 2002 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 2,100

U.S. 281

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.3 N SH152 IN BINGER, Caddo, OK

Built 2002 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 2,100

U.S. 62

Fair

Over: TONKAWA CREEK

6.5W OF GRADY C/L, Caddo, OK

Built 2007 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 3,200

U.S. 62

Fair

Over: DELEWARE CREEK

4.8W OF GRADY C/L, Caddo, OK

Built 2007 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 3,050

S.H. 19

Fair

Over: LITTLE WASHITA RIV.-W.BR

3W OF JCT. S.H. 8, Caddo, OK

Built 2008 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 900

I-40 WB

Fair

Over: SIX MILE CREEK

22.3 MI. E. CADDO CO, Canadian, OK

Built 1966 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 18,800

I-40 EB

Fair

Over: SIX MILE CREEK

22.3 MI. E. CADDO CO, Canadian, OK

Built 1966 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 20,350

GREGORY RD.

Fair

Over: DRY CREEK

0.1S OF SW 89/GREGORY RD, Canadian, OK

Built 1997 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 30

I-40 EB

Fair

Over: PURCELL CREEK

26.8 E CADDO CO., Canadian, OK

Built 2010 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 20,350

E1895

Fair

Over: CREEK

6.2W 4.5S SH 53 & I-35, Carter, OK

Built 1992 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 100

S.H. 53

Fair

Over: BIG BRANCH CREEK

7.1 MI E JCT US77, Carter, OK

Built 1971 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 1,100

N3140

Fair

Over: CREEK

1E 2.2S OF SH76/US70A, Carter, OK

Built 2004 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 300

S.H. 82

Fair

Over: ELK CREEK

8.3 MI N SEQUOYAH CL, Cherokee, OK

Built 1989 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 3,300

U.S. 287

Fair

Over: CREEK

1065MI. N. JCT. US64, Cimarron, OK

Built 1935 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 2,200

U.S. 287

Fair

Over: CREEK

16.93 MI. N. JCT. US64, Cimarron, OK

Built 1935 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 2,000

U.S. 56

Fair

Over: BNSF R.R. UNDER

0.2 MI. W. JCT. US287, Cimarron, OK

Built 1988 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 4,600

S.H. 325

Fair

Over: Tesesquite Creek

5.9 MI E OKLA. S/L, Cimarron, OK

Built 1995 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 70

S.H. 39

Fair

Over: BUCKHEAD CREEK

6.2 MI E JCT US77, Cleveland, OK

Built 1966 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 4,500

1536C

Fair

Over: MUDDY BOGGY CREEK

5N & .5W OF COTTONWOOD, Coal, OK

Built 1983 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 100

U.S. 62

Fair

Over: SLWC R.R. UNDER

3.20 MI. E. KIOWA CL, Comanche, OK

Built 1972 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 2,550

U.S. 62

Fair

Over: CRATER CREEK

0.8 MI E OF SH 115, Comanche, OK

Built 1984 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 4,000

U.S. 62

Fair

Over: WEST CACHE CREEK

10.22 MI. E. KIOWA CO, Comanche, OK

Built 1997 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 2,850

E1630

Fair

Over: SANDY CREEK

2N OF US62; 2.5W FT.SILL, Comanche, OK

Built 2009 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 100

IRR N2710 (1650C)

Fair

Over: CREEK

3E 4.4N SH7/SH65, Comanche, OK

Built 2017 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 161

E1000

Fair

Over: CREEK

3N 7.5W OF WEATHERFORD, Custer, OK

Built 1920 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 40

2154C

Fair

Over: CALUNCHETY HOLLOW CREEK

5.0 MI SE OF COLCORD, Delaware, OK

Built 1939 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 100

U.S. 283 (PACKSADL

Fair

Over: S. CANADIAN RIVER

ELLIS-ROGERS MILLS CO LI, Ellis, OK

Built 1985 Load: 34.5 t ADT: 1,200

Showing 9,401-9,450 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.