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

U.S. 270

Good

Over: RELAY CREEK

5.2 S S.H. 33 WATONGA, Blaine, OK

Built 2013 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 2,400

U.S. 177

Good

Over: WASHITA RIVER

3.3 N JCT S.H. 199, Carter, OK

Built 2016 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 1,900

S.H. 53

Good

Over: HICKORY CREEK

12 E OF S.H. 76, Carter, OK

Built 2020 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 1,400

E0770

Good

Over: RANGER CREEK TRIB.

.1W OF 4 MILE RD., Cherokee, OK

Built 2003 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

N4460

Good

Over: PECAN CREEK

5.2E TAHLEQ & .6S SH51, Cherokee, OK

Built 2006 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

E2080

Good

Over: HORSE CREEK

.3 N .5 W OF US 271, Choctaw, OK

Built 1999 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

E0330

Good

Over: CREEK

2.6S 3.2E OF FELT, Cimarron, OK

Built 2007 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 40

E1390 LEWIS RD

Good

Over: CREEK

1S 1.1E OF HWY39/144 AVE, Cleveland, OK

Built 2019 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

S.H. 17

Good

Over: LITTLE BEAVER CREEK

5.9 MI.E.JCT.US277, Comanche, OK

Built 1947 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 2,000

N2600 FLOWER MD RD

Good

Over: WRATTAN CREEK

.3N CACHE RD ON FLOWER MD, Comanche, OK

Built 1995 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 2,610

E0930

Good

Over: WEST BARNITZ CREEK

2 N 2.5 E BUTLER, Custer, OK

Built 1984 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 25

E1370

Good

Over: EAST ELM CREEK

1S .4W JCT US62/SH39, Grady, OK

Built 2022 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 50

N2780

Good

Over: COLDWATER CREEK

.3W 4.7S OF NASH, Grant, OK

Built 1998 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 60

E1320

Good

Over: HAY STACK CREEK

11W 3N OF WILLOW, Greer, OK

Built 1938 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 24

E1630

Good

Over: SANDY CREEK

2S 2.8E OF HOLLIS, Harmon, OK

Built 2003 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

U.S. 62

Good

Over: HORSE BRANCH CREEK

6.2 MI E JCT S.H. 34, Jackson, OK

Built 1979 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 2,200

S.H. 89

Good

Over: CREEK

3.5 MI N JCT US70, Jefferson, OK

Built 1958 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 920

E0210

Good

Over: BOIS D'ARC CREEK

7S 3.9W OF KILDARE, Kay, OK

Built 1999 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 1,410

E0210

Good

Over: COON CREEK

4.7 E OF PIONEER WOMAN, Kay, OK

Built 2007 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 2,563

S.H. 9

Good

Over: ELK CREEK OVERFLOW

12.4 E GREER C/L, Kiowa, OK

Built 2016 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 2,100

N4520 (4082C)

Good

Over: RED OAK CREEK

2.7N OF LEFLORE, Le Flore, OK

Built 2014 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 150

U.S. 412

Good

Over: COTTONWOOD CREEK

0.7 MI W JCT US 60, Major, OK

Built 2001 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 2,300

S.H. 4

Good

Over: MOUNTAIN FORK CREEK

1.4 E JCT US-259, McCurtain, OK

Built 1992 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 950

E2120

Good

Over: WATERHOLE CREEK

1S 2W OF GARVIN, McCurtain, OK

Built 2008 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

U.S. 77

Good

Over: CREEK

6.4 MI N OF JCT SH7, Murray, OK

Built 1957 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 2,000

5134C

Good

Over: CREEK

2 W OF WARNER, Muskogee, OK

Built 1997 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

N4110

Good

Over: ASH CREEK

2.5S 1W of HASKELL, Muskogee, OK

Built 2018 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

N4380

Good

Over: STARVILLA CREEK

2.3N 2.5E of PORUM, Muskogee, OK

Built 2018 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 50

E0520

Good

Over: CREEK

2S 5.8E OF US64 & US177, Noble, OK

Built 1998 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 50

S.H. 10

Good

Over: CREEK

11.5 MI W CRAIG CO, Nowata, OK

Built 1957 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 720

S.H. 10

Good

Over: CEDAR CREEK

8.8 MI W CRAIG COUNTY, Nowata, OK

Built 1974 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 720

U.S. 177

Good

Over: BOOMER CREEK

4.2 MI N-W JCT SH 51, Payne, OK

Built 1969 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 7,500

E0680 (80TH ST.)

Good

Over: CLEAR CREEK

2.6 MI. E LOGAN COUNTY LN, Payne, OK

Built 2014 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 50

N4290

Good

Over: SANS BOIS CREEK

1. W .6 S QUINTON, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1991 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 250

N4290

Good

Over: CREEK

1. W 1. S QUINTON, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1997 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 150

E1950

Good

Over: FRAZIER CREEK

3.1E 1S OF RATTAN, Pushmataha, OK

Built 2015 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

FAS 6503

Good

Over: CREEK

1 S 9.7 E CHEYENNE, Roger Mills, OK

Built 1979 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

E1080

Good

Over: CREEK

1. S 2.7 E OF GRIMES, Roger Mills, OK

Built 1983 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 25

E0900

Good

Over: WILD HORSE CREEK TRIB.

1.8W 3.5N STRONG CITY, Roger Mills, OK

Built 2002 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 50

6828C

Good

Over: CREEK

0.3 MI S OF 6806C, Sequoyah, OK

Built 1991 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

GILCREASE EXPWY SB

Good

Over: BNSF R.R. UNDER

1.5S U.S. 64, Tulsa, OK

Built 2022 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 2,000

FAS 7324

Good

Over: COAL CREEK

6.0 MI N SH 51; 7.0W CL, Wagoner, OK

Built 1991 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 264

E0770

Good

Over: CREEK

2N .6W OF SH51B/104 INT, Wagoner, OK

Built 2013 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 70

N2430

Good

Over: CREEK

1.E 1.3 S OF COLONY, Washita, OK

Built 1989 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

E1180

Good

Over: CREEK

2.3E 5S OF CORN, Washita, OK

Built 2005 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 25

IRR N2340

Good

Over: OAK CREEK

3.1S 3E OF LAKE VALLEY, Washita, OK

Built 2011 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 25

U.S. 69

Good

Over: CLEAR BOGGY CREEK O'FLOW

6.76 N BRYAN C/L, Atoka, OK

Built 1989 Load: 26.4 t ADT: 8,250

U.S. 60

Good

Over: CREEK

1.4 MI E US 177, Kay, OK

Built 1973 Load: 26.4 t ADT: 6,800

U.S. 259

Good

Over: CREEK

4.38 N MCCURTAIN C/L, Le Flore, OK

Built 1958 Load: 26.4 t ADT: 980

S.H. 3

Good

Over: CREEK

21.5 E-S JCT US-259, McCurtain, OK

Built 1955 Load: 26.4 t ADT: 940

Showing 14,051-14,100 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.