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

4326C MAJOR

Fair

Over: CREEK

6.1 MI N SH 32, Love, OK

Built 1984 Load: 38.3 t ADT: 46

5582C (LUTHER RD)

Fair

Over: N. CANADIAN RIVER

.5N OF NE 23 & LUTHER RD, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1981 Load: 38.3 t ADT: 3,000

IRR E0230

Fair

Over: HORSE CREEK

E0230N4520003, Ottawa, OK

Built 1940 Load: 38.3 t ADT: 200

5922C

Fair

Over: BLACK BEAR CREEK

.5 MI N OF LELA, Pawnee, OK

Built 1988 Load: 38.3 t ADT: 75

N2850

Fair

Over: CREEK

3E 3.3S OF US 81, Stephens, OK

Built 2011 Load: 38.3 t ADT: 100

U.S. 183

Fair

Over: BOTTLE CREEK

2.5 MI N JCT U.S. 70, Tillman, OK

Built 1976 Load: 38.3 t ADT: 1,500

WILL ROGERS TPI-44

Fair

Over: BNSF R.R. UNDER

48.50 MI.NE OF TP.GATE, Craig, OK

Built 1957 Load: 38.4 t ADT: 19,900

E2080

Fair

Over: ANADARCHE CREEK

.8 E OF US 77, Love, OK

Built 2001 Load: 38.4 t ADT: 100

NW 164TH ST.

Fair

Over: CHISHOLM CREEK

0.4 MI E OF N COUNTY LINE, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1986 Load: 38.4 t ADT: 350

5742C

Fair

Over: SALT CREEK

.7N&2.9W OF GRAYHORSE RES, Osage, OK

Built 1988 Load: 38.4 t ADT: 550

3108C

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.2E OF GARLAND, Haskell, OK

Built 1977 Load: 38.5 t ADT: 100

I-35

Fair

Over: CREEK

6.0 MI N CARTER C/L, Murray, OK

Built 1969 Load: 38.5 t ADT: 25,600

U.S. 64

Fair

Over: FRY CREEK

3.2 MI S OF TURNPIKE, Tulsa, OK

Built 1989 Load: 38.5 t ADT: 26,000

U.S. 59

Fair

Over: YELLOW SPRING CREEK

3.6 MI.N.SEQUOYAH CO, Adair, OK

Built 1935 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 1,900

U.S. 83

Fair

Over: BEAVER RIVER

7.5 MI.S.JCT. US64, Beaver, OK

Built 1988 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 3,200

E1460

Fair

Over: CHETONIA CREEK

1.4 MI E OF US 277, Caddo, OK

Built 1982 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 100

N2620

Fair

Over: HOG CREEK

2. E .1 S OF SH 9, Caddo, OK

Built 1982 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 377

U.S. 62

Fair

Over: LIME CREEK

1.3 MI. S. JCT.US277, Comanche, OK

Built 1974 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 5,600

N2550

Fair

Over: RABBIT CREEK

5E 4.2S OF JCT US70&SH36, Cotton, OK

Built 2009 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 100

N4320

Fair

Over: THOMPSON CREEK

3.4 MI N OF SH 600, Craig, OK

Built 1991 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 100

2554C

Fair

Over: WILD HORSE CREEK

1.6 MI N .3 W HENNEPIN, Garvin, OK

Built 1986 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 100

S.H. 37

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.3 MI W US81, Grady, OK

Built 1951 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 1,700

N2800

Fair

Over: BEAVER CREEK

.6S US 70, Jefferson, OK

Built 1989 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 200

N4100

Fair

Over: WOLF CREEK

4W 2N US169/SH28, Nowata, OK

Built 2008 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 100

E0920 (NE 206)

Fair

Over: DEEP FORK CREEK

1.4N .6E OF LUTHER, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1984 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 250

N3270 S DOBBS RD

Fair

Over: N. DEER CREEK

.4N OF SE 74TH ST, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1999 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 225

SW 89TH ST.

Fair

Over: CREEK

.8E OF COUNTY LINE ROAD, Oklahoma, OK

Built 2004 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 200

N4080

Fair

Over: LITTLE CANE CREEK

2W OF MSK C/L 3.7S SH16, Okmulgee, OK

Built 1989 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 100

N3550

Fair

Over: GRAY HORSE CREEK

6 MI. SE OF FAIRFAX, Osage, OK

Built 1989 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 258

S.H. 33

Fair

Over: CIMARRON RIVER

18.1 MI E LOGAN C/L, Payne, OK

Built 1976 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 4,200

IND. NATION TP

Fair

Over: BULL CREEK

28.54 MI'S S. JCT I-40, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1965 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 8,400

S.H. 144 (IRR)

Fair

Over: CREEK

11.40 E JCT US-271, Pushmataha, OK

Built 1988 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 270

I-40

Fair

Over: CLINTON LAKE

8.1 MI E BECKHAM C/L, Washita, OK

Built 1959 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 8,700

0860C

Fair

Over: MUD CREEK

2.7 N 4. W HATCHETVILL, Caddo, OK

Built 1985 Load: 38.7 t ADT: 44

IRR N2790

Fair

Over: DRY CREEK

5W OF U.S. 81, Stephens, OK

Built 2012 Load: 38.7 t ADT: 100

U.S. 54 WB

Fair

Over: N. FORK FRISCO CREEK

5.4 MI NE TEXAS S/L, Texas, OK

Built 1930 Load: 38.7 t ADT: 3,050

S.H. 43

Fair

Over: BARNES CREEK WEST

7.19 E JCT US-69, Atoka, OK

Built 1972 Load: 38.8 t ADT: 710

U.S. 59

Fair

Over: BNSF R.R. UNDER

.2 MI. S JCT US59 & SH10, Ottawa, OK

Built 1996 Load: 38.8 t ADT: 4,500

IRR N2790

Fair

Over: CREEK

3W 3.4S OF US 81, Stephens, OK

Built 2011 Load: 38.8 t ADT: 100

FAU 6112 (TUXEDO B

Fair

Over: CANEY RIVER

.95 E S.H. 123(CANEY RIV., Washington, OK

Built 1985 Load: 38.8 t ADT: 5,000

MUSTANG RD.

Fair

Over: CREEK

.4S OF NW 150, Canadian, OK

Built 1991 Load: 38.9 t ADT: 690

N3190

Fair

Over: CREEK

6E 1.1S US70/SH76/WILSON, Carter, OK

Built 2002 Load: 38.9 t ADT: 410

N2550

Fair

Over: DEEP RED CREEK

1. E 3.5 S OF US 277-SH5A, Cotton, OK

Built 1996 Load: 38.9 t ADT: 150

N2480

Fair

Over: DEEP RED CREEK

6. W 5.7 S OF US 277-SH5, Cotton, OK

Built 1999 Load: 38.9 t ADT: 85

3412C

Fair

Over: MUD CREEK

4.9W OF SH89, Jefferson, OK

Built 1988 Load: 38.9 t ADT: 47

E0800

Fair

Over: COTTONWOOD CREEK

1.7S 1.3W US 77/SH33, Logan, OK

Built 1987 Load: 38.9 t ADT: 200

U.S. 169

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.8 MI N JCT US 60, Nowata, OK

Built 1960 Load: 38.9 t ADT: 5,400

S PEEBLY RD

Fair

Over: CREEK

.4S OF SE 44TH, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1984 Load: 38.9 t ADT: 200

S.H. 59

Fair

Over: SALT CREEK

7.1 MI E JCT US 177, Pottawatomie, OK

Built 1986 Load: 38.9 t ADT: 680

U.S. 169

Fair

Over: L HAIKEY CR & BIKE TRAIL

1.3 MI E TURNPIKE, Tulsa, OK

Built 1990 Load: 38.9 t ADT: 43,300

Showing 10,251-10,300 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.