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. 50

Fair

Over: CIMARRON RIVER

WOODS-WOODWARD C/L, Woods, OK

Built 1977 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 790

S.H. 19

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.7 MI E KIOWA C/L, Caddo, OK

Built 1955 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 1,200

MCKENZIE HILL RD

Fair

Over: W. CACHE CREEK TRIB

NEAR QUANNAH RANGE, Comanche, OK

Built 1985 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 100

E1364(MISSOURI AVE

Fair

Over: CONGO CREEK

E OF 3RD ST &.6N OF SH 92, Grady, OK

Built 2000 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 50

N3850

Fair

Over: BRIAR CREEK TRIB.

2.0 E OKF C/L; 0.9 S SH56, Okmulgee, OK

Built 1998 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 100

WILL ROGERS TPI-44

Fair

Over: CAT CREEK

12.1 MI.NE OF TP.GATE, Rogers, OK

Built 1999 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 23,500

U.S. 183

Fair

Over: INDIAN CREEK

4.3 MI SE JCT SH 34, Woodward, OK

Built 1989 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 1,900

U.S. 412

Fair

Over: N. CANADIAN RIVER O'FLOW

5.8 MI E JCT US 183, Woodward, OK

Built 1992 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 2,950

IRR 0840C

Fair

Over: WASHITA RIVER

2.9 MI N US 281, Caddo, OK

Built 1996 Load: 37.0 t ADT: 475

U.S. 271

Fair

Over: EAST BUZZARD CREEK

9.71 N PUSMATAHA C/L, Le Flore, OK

Built 1952 Load: 37.0 t ADT: 1,400

N4100

Fair

Over: SALT CREEK

1.8N 4W OF SH16/SH72, Muskogee, OK

Built 2014 Load: 37.0 t ADT: 100

N3075 (WALKER AVE)

Fair

Over: LIGHTNING CREEK

.3N SW 59 ST, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1945 Load: 37.0 t ADT: 13,900

E0890(WATERLOO RD)

Fair

Over: DEER CREEK

.8E OF SH74/WATERLOO RD, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1982 Load: 37.0 t ADT: 2,500

NW 164TH ST.

Fair

Over: BLUFF CREEK

.3E MERIDIAN AVE., Oklahoma, OK

Built 1983 Load: 37.0 t ADT: 1,600

S.H. 152 WB

Fair

Over: R.R. SPUR UNDER

2.63 MI.NE CANADIDAN CO, Oklahoma, OK

Built 2005 Load: 37.0 t ADT: 21,200

52ND W. AVE.

Fair

Over: HOMINY CREEK

2.5 MI S OF SH 20, Osage, OK

Built 1989 Load: 37.0 t ADT: 300

56TH ST

Fair

Over: CREEK

56TH ST\EAGLE RD .5E, Payne, OK

Built 1997 Load: 37.0 t ADT: 24

122ND ST (E0715)

Fair

Over: CREEK

122ND ST& PRAIRIE RD .3E, Payne, OK

Built 1997 Load: 37.0 t ADT: 100

N2940

Fair

Over: BLACK BEAR CREEK

N2940E1620004, Stephens, OK

Built 1991 Load: 37.0 t ADT: 200

E1700

Fair

Over: CREEK

3S 2.6E of US 81, Stephens, OK

Built 2016 Load: 37.0 t ADT: 150

N2890

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.E 1.1N OF BANNER, Canadian, OK

Built 1952 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 500

N3300

Fair

Over: CADDO CREEK

4.3N 1.W OF SH199 & SH142, Carter, OK

Built 1997 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 325

N3660

Fair

Over: BUCKEYE CREEK TRIB.

2.5S of SILVER CITY, Creek, OK

Built 2019 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 100

N4690 (2166C)

Fair

Over: HONEY CREEK

7.5SE OF GROVE, Delaware, OK

Built 2003 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 200

3446C MAJOR

Fair

Over: COW CREEK

0.3 MI W US 81, Jefferson, OK

Built 1993 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 79

E2065

Fair

Over: BEAVER CREEK

0.8W OF US81/SH32 JCT., Jefferson, OK

Built 1999 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 200

E1910

Fair

Over: NEGRO CREEK

6.8W 5N JCT SH89/US70, Jefferson, OK

Built 2008 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 24

N3160

Fair

Over: SIMON CREEK

5.3N 3E JCT SH 76/SH 32, Love, OK

Built 2010 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 76

NW 32ND PL.

Fair

Over: DEEP FORK CREEK

3/4 BLK W OF MERIDIAN AVE, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1976 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 750

IRR 5732C

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.5 S. OF FORAKER, Osage, OK

Built 1994 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 24

S.H. 19

Fair

Over: SPRING BROOK CREEK

10.2 MI E GARVIN C/L, Pontotoc, OK

Built 1987 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 5,800

E0380

Fair

Over: RABB CREEK

2N 5W US169/SH88 JCT, Rogers, OK

Built 2009 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 100

7422C

Fair

Over: CURL CREEK

7. S 5.5 E OF US 75, Washington, OK

Built 1978 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 276

E0940 (0146C)

Fair

Over: LITTLE LEE CREEK

10.6E 1N OF SW CO.LIN, Adair, OK

Built 2002 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 138

E0070

Fair

Over: SANDY CREEK

2.8E 1.N OF BYRON, Alfalfa, OK

Built 1993 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 100

E0050

Fair

Over: CREEK

3N .2W OF BURLINGTON, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2005 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 100

N2730

Fair

Over: WAGON CREEK

2E OF JET .2S OF US64, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2020 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 100

FAS 0401

Fair

Over: SPRING CREEK

.7S 2.1E OF BEAVER, Beaver, OK

Built 1939 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 300

FAS 0604

Fair

Over: N. CANADIAN RIVER

.5 N 1 E GREENFIELD, Blaine, OK

Built 1980 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 100

S.H. 22

Fair

Over: CREEK

9.56 E JOHNSTON C/L, Bryan, OK

Built 1939 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 1,200

N3880

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.E 1.2S OF ALBANY, Bryan, OK

Built 1988 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 30

E1170

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.1 W SH 58, Caddo, OK

Built 1989 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 50

E1440

Fair

Over: CREEK

1. N 4.3 E OF SH 19, Caddo, OK

Built 1997 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 100

IRR N2740

Fair

Over: MCCARTY CREEK

5. E 1.1 N OF US 277, Caddo, OK

Built 1998 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 100

E1450

Fair

Over: CREEK

1N 1.5W JCT US62/SH19, Caddo, OK

Built 2001 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 50

N2590

Fair

Over: CREEK

1W 1.1N JCT US62/SH19, Caddo, OK

Built 2001 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 100

E1450

Fair

Over: CREEK

1N 9W JCT US62/SH19, Caddo, OK

Built 2001 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 100

E1100

Fair

Over: CREEK

1S .3E OF TWIN MOUNDS, Caddo, OK

Built 2004 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 25

N2700

Fair

Over: CREEK

4.S;4.W;OF US-270/I-40, Canadian, OK

Built 1996 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 100

NW 23RD ST.

Fair

Over: SHELL CREEK

0.8 MI E OF CIMARRON RD, Canadian, OK

Built 1998 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 25

Showing 9,951-10,000 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.