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. 3 EB

Good

Over: SAND CREEK

3.2 E OF ATOKA, Atoka, OK

Built 2015 Load: 31.2 t ADT: 2,550

U.S. 64

Good

Over: CREEK

5.5 MI.W.OF HARPER CL, Beaver, OK

Built 1933 Load: 31.2 t ADT: 750

E1480

Good

Over: CREEK

2S 3.8E of SH 19, Caddo, OK

Built 2018 Load: 31.2 t ADT: 50

S.H. 3 & U.S. 81

Good

Over: CREEK

2 MI SE KINGFISHER C/L, Canadian, OK

Built 1970 Load: 31.2 t ADT: 6,800

U.S. 81

Good

Over: CREEK

16.2 MI N US62, Grady, OK

Built 1931 Load: 31.2 t ADT: 3,600

U.S. 270

Good

Over: CREEK

11.5 MI E BEAVER C/L, Harper, OK

Built 1932 Load: 31.2 t ADT: 3,000

S.H. 48

Good

Over: CREEK

7.7 MI N JCT US 270, Hughes, OK

Built 1947 Load: 31.2 t ADT: 760

S.H. 7

Good

Over: CREEK

5.5 MI E JCT SH99, Johnston, OK

Built 1933 Load: 31.2 t ADT: 980

S.H. 9

Good

Over: CREEK

2.6 MI E S.H. 115, Kiowa, OK

Built 1931 Load: 31.2 t ADT: 1,100

E0576

Good

Over: CHOUTEAU CREEK

.3S 2.3E OF CHOUTEAU, Mayes, OK

Built 2009 Load: 31.2 t ADT: 500

U.S. 177

Good

Over: CREEK

1.4 MI S JCT SH7, Murray, OK

Built 1936 Load: 31.2 t ADT: 3,000

IRR FAS 5756

Good

Over: MISSION CREEK

5.5W OF S.H. 99, Osage, OK

Built 2001 Load: 31.2 t ADT: 415

IRR N4590 (S 590 R

Good

Over: NEOSHO RIVER

3.5N; 1.8 E OF FAIRLAND, Ottawa, OK

Built 2008 Load: 31.2 t ADT: 200

S.H. 51

Good

Over: HUNT CREEK

7.3 MI E LOGAN C/L, Payne, OK

Built 1975 Load: 31.2 t ADT: 4,950

S.H. 30

Good

Over: CREEK

12.8 MI N JCT S.H. 152, Roger Mills, OK

Built 1936 Load: 31.2 t ADT: 1,200

CO. RD. N396

Good

Over: CREEK

1. W 1.7 N OF US 75, Washington, OK

Built 1999 Load: 31.2 t ADT: 100

U.S. 183

Good

Over: CREEK

0.2 MI SE JCT SH 50, Woodward, OK

Built 1933 Load: 31.2 t ADT: 4,300

0706C

Good

Over: NEWBERRY CREEK

1. E .9 N OF MEAD, Bryan, OK

Built 1987 Load: 31.3 t ADT: 100

S.H. 147

Good

Over: CEDAR CREEK

2.32 N JCT US-70, Choctaw, OK

Built 1974 Load: 31.3 t ADT: 1,700

N3820

Good

Over: EUCHEE CREEK

1W .6N OF I-44/SH33, Creek, OK

Built 1990 Load: 31.3 t ADT: 100

E0680

Good

Over: SCHOLAR CREEK

2E OF OLIVE, Creek, OK

Built 2016 Load: 31.3 t ADT: 100

D1605

Good

Over: CREEK

1.6S .2W OF PURDY, Garvin, OK

Built 2019 Load: 31.3 t ADT: 75

U.S. 283

Good

Over: CREEK

4.8 MI N JCT S.H. 9 E., Greer, OK

Built 1932 Load: 31.3 t ADT: 1,300

U.S. 62

Good

Over: LITTLE SAND CREEK TRIB.

4.8 MI E JCT SH 18, Lincoln, OK

Built 1928 Load: 31.3 t ADT: 2,700

5182C

Good

Over: CREEK

2.5 N 4. E OF WARNER, Muskogee, OK

Built 1949 Load: 31.3 t ADT: 100

I-35

Good

Over: CREEK

4.5 MI N JCT US 412, Noble, OK

Built 1960 Load: 31.3 t ADT: 17,100

WILL ROGERS TPI-44

Good

Over: LITTLE ELM CREEK

75.60 MI NE OF TP GATE, Ottawa, OK

Built 1957 Load: 31.3 t ADT: 19,000

FAS 6603

Good

Over: DOG CREEK

1.5 MI E OF SH 66, Rogers, OK

Built 1982 Load: 31.3 t ADT: 250

6960C

Good

Over: MURRAY CREEK

0.5 MI E 2.6 N OF BRAY, Stephens, OK

Built 1993 Load: 31.3 t ADT: 150

N3980

Good

Over: POST OAK CREEK

3.7S OF U.S. 75, Washington, OK

Built 2005 Load: 31.3 t ADT: 100

S.H. 115

Good

Over: CREEK

9.5 MI N KIOWA C/L, Washita, OK

Built 1962 Load: 31.3 t ADT: 400

U.S. 270

Good

Over: CREEK

5.3 MI. E. BLAINE CO, Canadian, OK

Built 1929 Load: 31.4 t ADT: 800

U.S. 270

Good

Over: CREEK

9.3 MI. E. BLAINE CO, Canadian, OK

Built 1929 Load: 31.4 t ADT: 800

NE 12TH ST

Good

Over: LITTLE RIVER

0.3 E I-35, Cleveland, OK

Built 1975 Load: 31.4 t ADT: 16,000

E0900

Good

Over: W FORK SANDY CREEK

1W OF NEWBY, Creek, OK

Built 2004 Load: 31.4 t ADT: 150

S.H. 15

Good

Over: CREEK

12.9 MI NE US283, Ellis, OK

Built 1935 Load: 31.4 t ADT: 2,300

S.H. 19

Good

Over: CREEK

2.7 MI W MAYSVILLE, Garvin, OK

Built 1934 Load: 31.4 t ADT: 3,500

KICKAPOO TP

Good

Over: UNAMED CREEK

.4S/RENO .4W/S LTHR RD, Oklahoma, OK

Built 2020 Load: 31.4 t ADT: 30,400

LUTHER RD.

Good

Over: KICKAPOO TP UNDER

.45M S NE 23RD ST, Oklahoma, OK

Built 2019 Load: 31.4 t ADT: 5,300

5740C

Good

Over: CREEK

10 MI. S. OF FAIRFAX, Osage, OK

Built 1965 Load: 31.4 t ADT: 50

S.H. 76

Good

Over: CREEK

3.9 MI N JCT US70, Carter, OK

Built 1936 Load: 31.5 t ADT: 4,300

E2000

Good

Over: WALNUT BAYOU

4S 5.6E JCT US70/SH76, Carter, OK

Built 2014 Load: 31.5 t ADT: 100

E0790

Good

Over: LITTLE CATFISH CREEK

2.5N 2.9W OF BRISTOW, Creek, OK

Built 1950 Load: 31.5 t ADT: 100

U.S. 60

Good

Over: CREEK

0.6 MI E JCT U.S. 183, Dewey, OK

Built 1937 Load: 31.5 t ADT: 2,400

S.H. 15

Good

Over: CREEK

6.8 MI NE US283, Ellis, OK

Built 1935 Load: 31.5 t ADT: 1,900

S.H. 19

Good

Over: CREEK

3.3 MI E JCT SH 74, Garvin, OK

Built 1933 Load: 31.5 t ADT: 2,800

U.S. 183

Good

Over: CREEK

0.3 MI S S.H. 9, Kiowa, OK

Built 1933 Load: 31.5 t ADT: 1,300

U.S. 177

Good

Over: CREEK

14 MI N JCT SH 66, Lincoln, OK

Built 1934 Load: 31.5 t ADT: 2,700

I-240

Good

Over: CRUTCHO CREEK

3.7 MI E OF JCT I35, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1972 Load: 31.5 t ADT: 47,800

S.H. 33

Good

Over: CREEK

2.4 MI E JCT U.S. 283, Roger Mills, OK

Built 1932 Load: 31.5 t ADT: 790

Showing 15,001-15,050 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.