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. 3

Fair

Over: DUMPLING CREEK

1.45 E JCT US-271, Pushmataha, OK

Built 1940 Load: 35.2 t ADT: 3,500

E0570

Fair

Over: CREEK

PINE ST. IN CATOOSA, Rogers, OK

Built 2001 Load: 35.2 t ADT: 100

S.H. 65

Fair

Over: WHISKEY CREEK

2.1S OF JCT S.H. 17, Comanche, OK

Built 2012 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 1,200

1860C

Fair

Over: BIG CABIN CREEK

1.0 MI S OF VINITA, Craig, OK

Built 1997 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 380

N3710

Fair

Over: FIGURE EIGHT CREEK

1W .8S OF SH48/SH33, Creek, OK

Built 1950 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 100

N3010

Fair

Over: ROUNDS CREEK

2.5S 1.5W ERIN SPRINGS, Garvin, OK

Built 2003 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 100

N3290 (POTT RD)

Fair

Over: DEEP FORK CREEK

.4S OF NE 234 ST, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1995 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 200

S.H. 16

Fair

Over: SNAKE CREEK

2.03 E JCT US-75, Okmulgee, OK

Built 1950 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 1,800

N2760

Fair

Over: CREEK

.3S SH53 6W US81, Stephens, OK

Built 1991 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 100

E0260

Fair

Over: TWIN SPRINGS CREEK

2S 2.5W OF JET, Alfalfa, OK

Built 1928 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 100

N2560

Fair

Over: DRIFTWOOD CREEK

1.5W .1N OF BURLING, Alfalfa, OK

Built 1987 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 100

E0250

Fair

Over: BRANCH SPRING CREEK

1S 4.5W OF JET, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2004 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 100

N2620

Fair

Over: EAST CLAY CREEK

1E .2S OF US 64/SH 8, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2009 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 100

E0280

Fair

Over: CREEK

2N 1.5W OF CARMEN, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2011 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 50

N2570

Fair

Over: COTTONWOOD CREEK TRIB.

4W .8N OF CHEROKEE, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2012 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 25

N2530

Fair

Over: DRIFTWOOD CREEK

1.6N 1W OF SH8/SH11 JCT, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2013 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 100

N1890

Fair

Over: TIMBER CREEK

6.5 N 1.5 E OF SAYRE, Beckham, OK

Built 1930 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 25

I-40 FRONTAGE RD.

Fair

Over: SAND CREEK

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

Built 1958 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 100

IRR N2500

Fair

Over: CREEK

2. E 9.2 S OF CANTON, Blaine, OK

Built 1960 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 30

S.H. 70E

Fair

Over: BLUE RIVER

22.78 E JCT SH-78, Bryan, OK

Built 1958 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 240

0740C

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.E .2S OF ROBERTA, Bryan, OK

Built 2001 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 100

0704C

Fair

Over: SHAWNEE CREEK

4. E 6. N OF BENNINGTO, Bryan, OK

Built 1982 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 100

MORGAN RD.

Fair

Over: MUSTANG CREEK

0.7 MI S OF SW 15, Canadian, OK

Built 1980 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 4,100

U.S. 270

Fair

Over: SIX MILE CREEK

13.2 MI. E. BLAINE CL, Canadian, OK

Built 1986 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 1,700

1002C

Fair

Over: CREEK

4N & 2.5W OF JCT SH7 & 76, Carter, OK

Built 1993 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 442

S.H. 76

Fair

Over: CADDO CREEK

1.9 MI N JCT SH53E, Carter, OK

Built 2004 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 3,200

E1730

Fair

Over: CREEK

1 N & 2.5 E JCT SH 7 & 76, Carter, OK

Built 1998 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 100

INDUSTRIAL RD

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.5W 4.5N JCT US-70/SH-76, Carter, OK

Built 2001 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 100

S.H. 37

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.2 MI E OF I-44, Cleveland, OK

Built 1989 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 14,000

E1670

Fair

Over: CLEAR BOGGY CREEK

2. W .9 S OF TUPELO, Coal, OK

Built 1993 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 100

1520C

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.2 MI E LEHIGH, Coal, OK

Built 1995 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 100

INDIAHOMA ROAD

Fair

Over: HEADQUARTERS CREEK

HQ LOOP ROAD| NORTH OF HQ, Comanche, OK

Built 1993 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 1,250

S.H. 36

Fair

Over: SNAKE CREEK

1.0 MI.W.JCT.US277, Comanche, OK

Built 1968 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 2,300

IRR N2700

Fair

Over: CREEK

2E&2.4N OF JCT SH7&SH65, Comanche, OK

Built 1998 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 50

E1760

Fair

Over: CREEK

4W 3S I44 SH36, Comanche, OK

Built 2022 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 150

U.S. 70

Fair

Over: CACHE CREEK O'FLOW

12.7 E BAILEY T. P., Cotton, OK

Built 1955 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 930

U.S. 70

Fair

Over: WEST CACHE CREEK O'FLOW

12.1 E BAILEY T.P., Cotton, OK

Built 1955 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 930

2238C

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.7 E 0.7 S OF CESTOE, Dewey, OK

Built 1981 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 50

S.H. 15

Fair

Over: BOGGY CREEK

17.1 MI NE US283, Ellis, OK

Built 1996 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 3,000

U.S. 283

Fair

Over: TWENTYFIVE MILE CREEK

.5N OF S.H. 15, Ellis, OK

Built 2009 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 810

E0560

Fair

Over: TRIB TO LONG CREEK

5S 5.8E OF SHATTUCK, Ellis, OK

Built 2011 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 100

E0540

Fair

Over: SKELETON CREEK

4S 7.4E OF WAUKOMIS, Garfield, OK

Built 1986 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 100

N2940

Fair

Over: SKELETON CREEK

.4S 7.5E .1S OF WAUKOMIS, Garfield, OK

Built 1988 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 100

E0490

Fair

Over: OTTER CREEK

2.9W OF COVINGTON, Garfield, OK

Built 1960 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 100

E0480

Fair

Over: CREEK

7.3E OF WAUKOMIS, Garfield, OK

Built 2001 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 50

E1280

Fair

Over: CREEK

10.E SH92 2.5N US62, Grady, OK

Built 1998 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 50

N2810

Fair

Over: BUGGY CREEK

2.3W .7S OF MINCO, Grady, OK

Built 2002 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 50

N2750

Fair

Over: CREEK

2E 1N S.H. 152/S.H. 37, Grady, OK

Built 2006 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 100

N2990

Fair

Over: CREEK

1E 1.3N OF RENFROW, Grant, OK

Built 2003 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 25

E0130

Fair

Over: POLECAT CREEK

1N 6.3E OF SH11/US81, Grant, OK

Built 2014 Load: 35.4 t ADT: 24

Showing 9,601-9,650 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.