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

N4090

Good

Over: CREEK

2 S 2.5 W OF ALDERSON, Pittsburg, OK

Built 2001 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 1,100

6176C

Good

Over: LONE OAK CREEK

2 MI N HARTSHORNE, Pittsburg, OK

Built 2003 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 425

N4110

Good

Over: CREEK

2W OF CROWDER 1.5N US69, Pittsburg, OK

Built 2006 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 50

E1570 (6144C)

Good

Over: BRUSHY CREEK

1S 1E OF BLANCO, Pittsburg, OK

Built 2015 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N4080

Good

Over: MEDICINE CREEK

2.9S 1.2E OF INDIANOLA, Pittsburg, OK

Built 2017 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 75

6154C

Good

Over: CREEK

1N 0.5E OF CABINESS, Pittsburg, OK

Built 2020 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N3910

Good

Over: TRIB TO HOMINY CREEK

1.7 E 2.4 N OF ASHLAND OK, Pittsburg, OK

Built 2023 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 200

E1530

Good

Over: CREEK

1.4 E 2 N OF ASHLAND, Pittsburg, OK

Built 2023 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E1595

Good

Over: CREEK

3.76 S E BLANCO, Pittsburg, OK

Built 2023 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N4150

Good

Over: CREEK

8 E 2.4 S BLANCO, Pittsburg, OK

Built 2023 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E1611

Good

Over: CREEK

5 S 3.5 E OF BLANCO, Pittsburg, OK

Built 2023 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E1612

Good

Over: CREEK

1.7N & 2W OF STONEWALL, Pontotoc, OK

Built 1931 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 200

N3460

Good

Over: CREEK

.7 S & .1 E OF MAXWELL, Pontotoc, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 200

6226C

Good

Over: CREEK

.7 S & 3.8 E OF STEADMAN, Pontotoc, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 200

6242C

Good

Over: LITTLE BLUE RIVER

4.5S & 9.1W OF FITTSTOWN, Pontotoc, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

OKLAHOMA ST.

Good

Over: CREEK

N OF DUNBAR (BENTLEY), Pottawatomie, OK

Built 1986 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 75

E1180

Good

Over: CREEK

2.6 E 2. S SHAWNEE, Pottawatomie, OK

Built 1993 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 1,300

6454C

Good

Over: CREEK

3. S 1. W OF ANTLERS, Pushmataha, OK

Built 1946 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 150

6438C

Good

Over: CLEAR CREEK

0.5 MI S OF JUMBO, Pushmataha, OK

Built 1947 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

IRR FAS 6416

Good

Over: CLOUDY CREEK

0.2 MI W OF CLOUDY, Pushmataha, OK

Built 1949 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

FAS 6504

Good

Over: LONG CREEK

2.7 MI E GRIMES, Roger Mills, OK

Built 1948 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 175

FAS 6504

Good

Over: CREEK

5.7 MI E OF GRIMES, Roger Mills, OK

Built 1948 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 175

N3560

Good

Over: CREEK

2.3 S OF WOLF, Seminole, OK

Built 1927 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N3670

Good

Over: CREEK

.4 N & 1 W OF SCHOOLTON, Seminole, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 75

E1270

Good

Over: CREEK

2 N & .5 W OF BOWLEGS, Seminole, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N3650

Good

Over: CREEK

6.3 N & .8 E OF SASAKWA, Seminole, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6704C

Good

Over: CREEK

2.5N & 2.1W OF CROMWELL, Seminole, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 260

N3520

Good

Over: CREEK

2.8 S & 4 W OF WOLF, Seminole, OK

Built 1942 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6782C

Good

Over: CREEK

1.9 N OF WEWOKA, Seminole, OK

Built 1946 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 245

6766C

Good

Over: CREEK

.2 N & .5 E OF KONAWA, Seminole, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 600

FAS 7032

Good

Over: PEACHER CREEK

.2E 3.6 MI S OF HARDESTY, Texas, OK

Built 1963 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

FAS 7002

Good

Over: COTTONWOOD CREEK

5.2E 5.S 3.7E OF HARDESTY, Texas, OK

Built 1963 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

FAS 7003

Good

Over: COW CREEK

.5N 4.W .2N OF HOUGH, Texas, OK

Built 1965 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

FAS 7014

Good

Over: CREEK

.2S 9.9W 2.5N OF TEXHOMA, Texas, OK

Built 1966 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

FAS 7003

Good

Over: CREEK

.1NW .1W 2.3N OF GOODWELL, Texas, OK

Built 1968 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

FAS 7014

Good

Over: CREEK

.2S 9.9W .8N OF TEXHOMA, Texas, OK

Built 1968 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

FAS 7003

Good

Over: CREEK

.1NW .1W .1N OF GOODWELL, Texas, OK

Built 1968 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N0920

Good

Over: CREEK

3 W 3.9 MI N HITCHLAND, Texas, OK

Built 1969 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 150

FAS 7012

Good

Over: CREEK

4.4E OF OPTIMA, Texas, OK

Built 1969 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

FAS 7012

Good

Over: CREEK

6.2 MI E OF OPTIMA, Texas, OK

Built 1969 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

FAS 7003

Good

Over: CREEK

.2SW 2.9S OF GOODWELL, Texas, OK

Built 1969 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

FAS 7003

Good

Over: DRY LAKE

2.5N 3.W 3.2N OF HOUGH, Texas, OK

Built 1970 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N0780

Good

Over: CREEK

.1NW .8E 1.2N OF GOODWELL, Texas, OK

Built 1970 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

7008C

Good

Over: CREEK

5.9S 3.2W OF US56 & SH95, Texas, OK

Built 1970 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

FAS 7014

Good

Over: CREEK

.2S 3. MI W OF TEXHOMA, Texas, OK

Built 1970 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

FAS 7002

Good

Over: HACKBERRY CREEK

4. S 2.3 E OF HARDESTY, Texas, OK

Built 1973 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N0640

Good

Over: CREEK

2. E .6 N OF FOUR CORNERS, Texas, OK

Built 1983 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N0660

Good

Over: CREEK

4.E 8.2S OF FOUR CORNERS, Texas, OK

Built 1989 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N0690

Good

Over: CREEK

.1E 1.8N OF TEXHOMA, Texas, OK

Built 1989 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N1140

Good

Over: CREEK

12.2E 2.4S OF HARDESTY, Texas, OK

Built 1991 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

Showing 13,101-13,150 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.