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. 22

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.5 MI E JCT SH78, Johnston, OK

Built 1961 Load: 58.9 t ADT: 400

92ND ST (E0690)

Fair

Over: CREEK

92ND&FAIRGRNDS RD .3E, Payne, OK

Built 1997 Load: 58.9 t ADT: 75

N2520

Fair

Over: CREEK

6.6N 3W OF CARMEN, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2013 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 25

N2520 (FAS 0228)

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.2N OF 0222C, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2016 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 25

E0200

Fair

Over: COTTONWOOD CREEK TRIB.

6.1W 2S OF CHEROKEE, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2016 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 25

E0320

Fair

Over: WEST CLAY CREEK

1N 2W OF MC WILLIE, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2016 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 100

E0170

Fair

Over: COTTWOOD CREEK TRIB.

2W 1N .5W OF CHEROKEE, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2017 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 24

E1950 PRAIRIE RD

Fair

Over: CANEY CREEK O'FLOW

1.4E 2.0S OF BENTLEY, Atoka, OK

Built 1996 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 50

0828C

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.8 MI N SH 9, Caddo, OK

Built 1992 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 437

N4150

Fair

Over: POLE CREEK

1N 1W OF GAY, Choctaw, OK

Built 1968 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 24

U.S. 287

Fair

Over: CREEK

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

Built 1935 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 2,200

U.S. 287

Fair

Over: CIMARRON VALLEY RR UNDER

.17N OF U.S. 56, Cimarron, OK

Built 2011 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 2,700

E1530

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.8E&1N OF JCT US277&SH17, Comanche, OK

Built 1993 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 100

N3090

Fair

Over: HONEY CREEK

2S .3W of FOSTER, Garvin, OK

Built 2015 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 100

E0260

Fair

Over: CREEK

.2N 2.8W OF SALT FORK, Grant, OK

Built 2015 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 36

E1520

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.4 N 1.5 W OF BLAIR, Jackson, OK

Built 1996 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 40

E0360

Fair

Over: DOE CREEK

1W 1N 2.1W OF RED ROCK, Noble, OK

Built 1995 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 24

E0390

Fair

Over: CREEK

2S 5.2E OF CERES, Noble, OK

Built 1995 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 100

IRR E0410

Fair

Over: SQUAW CREEK

3S .3E OF RED ROCK, Noble, OK

Built 2011 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 24

IRR E0360

Fair

Over: BIRD CREEK

2.2N 3.8E OF RED ROCK, Noble, OK

Built 2011 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 24

45TH ST.

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.5 MILES WEST OF SH-18, Pottawatomie, OK

Built 1992 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 800

N2330

Fair

Over: CREEK

.2S 4.2W 3.5S OF AVARD, Woods, OK

Built 1950 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 24

E0250

Fair

Over: CREEK

4.6N 3.3W OF WAYNOKA, Woods, OK

Built 2011 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 28

E0510

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.4E OF SHARON, Woodward, OK

Built 2009 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 100

N2420

Fair

Over: CREEK

LARK & DEAN RADER, Custer, OK

Built 1989 Load: 59.1 t ADT: 200

E0820

Fair

Over: PAWNEE CREEK

3S 2.2W OF SH33/SH74, Logan, OK

Built 1990 Load: 59.1 t ADT: 100

32ND ST (E0640)

Fair

Over: CREEK

32ND ST&WESTERN RD .9E, Payne, OK

Built 1994 Load: 59.1 t ADT: 500

U.S. 62

Fair

Over: BITTER CREEK O'FLOW

2.2 MI E S.H. 6, Jackson, OK

Built 1973 Load: 59.2 t ADT: 3,900

E1990

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.3S 2.2E OF SH76/US70A, Carter, OK

Built 2002 Load: 59.3 t ADT: 100

E0810

Fair

Over: GAR CREEK

2.5W OF HWY 74, Logan, OK

Built 1950 Load: 59.3 t ADT: 100

S.H. 18

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.4 MI N JCT SH 51, Payne, OK

Built 1935 Load: 59.3 t ADT: 1,500

E1350

Fair

Over: WALNUT CREEK BRANCH

2E OF WASHINGTON, McClain, OK

Built 2012 Load: 59.4 t ADT: 100

U.S. 283

Fair

Over: CREEK

4.9 MI N US60, Ellis, OK

Built 1933 Load: 59.5 t ADT: 2,300

E1400

Fair

Over: CREEK

5S 1.1W OF ANADARKO, Caddo, OK

Built 2005 Load: 59.7 t ADT: 100

TURNER TP (I-44)

Fair

Over: SALT CREEK

45.4 MI N E JCT I-35, Lincoln, OK

Built 1953 Load: 59.7 t ADT: 23,500

U.S. 283

Fair

Over: CREEK

6.0 MI N JCT S.H. 47, Roger Mills, OK

Built 1932 Load: 59.7 t ADT: 2,200

U.S. 64

Fair

Over: CREEK

7.7 MI E HARPER CO, Woods, OK

Built 1933 Load: 59.7 t ADT: 890

S.H. 29

Fair

Over: CREEK

9.2 MI E JCT US 77, Garvin, OK

Built 1953 Load: 59.8 t ADT: 1,800

N2640

Fair

Over: EAST CLAY CREEK

2W 1.8N OF SH45/SH58, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2012 Load: 59.9 t ADT: 100

E0220

Fair

Over: JACKSON CREEK

5. N .7 E OF BALKO, Beaver, OK

Built 1973 Load: 59.9 t ADT: 100

E2210

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.5 MI E OF YUBA, Bryan, OK

Built 1970 Load: 59.9 t ADT: 24

E2090

Fair

Over: WHITEGRASS CREEK

1.2 S.&3.7 E. OF BENNINGT, Bryan, OK

Built 1975 Load: 59.9 t ADT: 100

FORT SILL BLVD

Fair

Over: SITTING BEAR CREEK

FORT SILL ARMY POST, Comanche, OK

Built 1981 Load: 59.9 t ADT: 5,000

N3080

Fair

Over: CREEK

4.2E 1.6N OF COVINGTON, Garfield, OK

Built 1998 Load: 59.9 t ADT: 24

E0030

Fair

Over: SNAKE CREEK

9N 4.5W OF BUFFALO, Harper, OK

Built 1992 Load: 59.9 t ADT: 100

E0020

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.3E 1N .4E OF WILLARD, Harper, OK

Built 1987 Load: 59.9 t ADT: 45

N2044

Fair

Over: CREEK

TAYLOR & 6 TH. STREET, Jackson, OK

Built 1997 Load: 59.9 t ADT: 100

E1900

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.6N & 2.6E OF TISHOMINGO, Johnston, OK

Built 1983 Load: 59.9 t ADT: 100

E1900

Fair

Over: LITTLE SANDY CREEK

1.6 N 1.8E OF TISHOMINGO, Johnston, OK

Built 1983 Load: 59.9 t ADT: 100

3516C

Fair

Over: BLUE RIVER O'FLOW

.3 N & 1.8 W OF FOLSOM, Johnston, OK

Built 2000 Load: 59.9 t ADT: 200

Showing 11,751-11,800 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.