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. 2

Good

Over: JUDGE COX CREEK

2.40 N JCT SH-3, Pushmataha, OK

Built 1965 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 1,200

E1630

Good

Over: CREEK

2N OF TUSKAHOMA, Pushmataha, OK

Built 2011 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 30

S.H. 5

Good

Over: HORSE CREEK

11.9 MI E JCT U.S. 183, Tillman, OK

Built 1998 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 750

I-44

Good

Over: MINGO CREEK

2 MI E JCT SH 51, Tulsa, OK

Built 1990 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 30,350

I-44

Good

Over: MINGO CREEK

2 MI E JCT SH 51, Tulsa, OK

Built 1990 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 27,600

NB GILCREASE EXPY

Good

Over: BERRYHILL CREEK

2.3S of US64 JUNCTION, Tulsa, OK

Built 2022 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 2,000

N3980

Good

Over: DEER CREEK

1E .5N of DEWEY, Washington, OK

Built 2020 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 2,000

S.H. 54

Good

Over: CREEK

3.4 MI S CUSTER CO., Washita, OK

Built 1934 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 1,600

I-40

Good

Over: CLINTON LAKE

8.1 MI E BECKHAM C/L, Washita, OK

Built 1959 Load: 38.6 t ADT: 8,500

U.S. 69

Good

Over: MUDDY BOGGY CREEK

1.45 N JCT SH-7, Atoka, OK

Built 1991 Load: 38.7 t ADT: 9,100

S.H. 3 WB

Good

Over: DOUBLE SPRING CREEK

11.22 E JCT US-69, Atoka, OK

Built 2002 Load: 38.7 t ADT: 1,950

S.H. 18

Good

Over: ARKANSAS RIVER

PAWNEE / OSAGE CO. LINE, Pawnee, OK

Built 2015 Load: 38.7 t ADT: 1,400

S.H. 5

Good

Over: CREEK

0.9 MI NW JCT S.H. 6, Jackson, OK

Built 1955 Load: 38.8 t ADT: 190

E0930

Good

Over: CLOUD CREEK

1.3 MI.E.BOYNTON LAKE, Muskogee, OK

Built 2010 Load: 38.8 t ADT: 100

N4110

Good

Over: CANE CREEK

2.5N 2MI W OF BOYNTON, Muskogee, OK

Built 2007 Load: 38.8 t ADT: 100

CIMARRON TP

Good

Over: CREEK

2 MIS N MORRISON, Noble, OK

Built 1973 Load: 38.8 t ADT: 5,100

KICKAPOO TP

Good

Over: N CANADIAN RIVER

8N OF I-40 JCT, Oklahoma, OK

Built 2020 Load: 38.8 t ADT: 30,400

S.H. 10 C

Good

Over: MODOC VALLEY

3.3E OF S.H. 10, Ottawa, OK

Built 2015 Load: 38.8 t ADT: 4,200

U.S. 177

Good

Over: DUGOUT CREEK

2S OF S.H. 33, Payne, OK

Built 2013 Load: 38.8 t ADT: 4,000

U.S. 271

Good

Over: BRYANT BRANCH CREEK

7.20 SW LEFLORE C/L, Pushmataha, OK

Built 2014 Load: 38.8 t ADT: 760

S.H. 33

Good

Over: WASHITA RIVER

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

Built 2009 Load: 38.8 t ADT: 790

U.S. 169

Good

Over: S. FORK TALALA CREEK

3.1MI.S.NOWATA C/L, Rogers, OK

Built 2011 Load: 38.8 t ADT: 6,400

S.H. 51

Good

Over: FISHER CREEK

0.4 MI W JCT SH 97, Tulsa, OK

Built 1981 Load: 38.8 t ADT: 9,100

NB GILCREASE EXPY

Good

Over: HARLOW CREEK

.2S of U.S.64 JCT, Tulsa, OK

Built 2022 Load: 38.8 t ADT: 2,000

0816C

Good

Over: LAKE CREEK

3.2E & 5N OF SH-58, Caddo, OK

Built 2005 Load: 38.9 t ADT: 416

N4523

Good

Over: PARK HILL BRANCH

4S .5E OF TAHLEQUAH, Cherokee, OK

Built 2014 Load: 38.9 t ADT: 60

FAU 9681 (INDIAN M

Good

Over: CHOCTAW CREEK

0.5N OF NE 23 ON IND. MER, Oklahoma, OK

Built 2005 Load: 38.9 t ADT: 600

N3630

Good

Over: HOUSE CREEK

2.5W .1N OF TERLTON, Pawnee, OK

Built 1996 Load: 38.9 t ADT: 50

N4652 (0138C)

Good

Over: CREEK

4.2E 1.1S OF S.H. 100, Adair, OK

Built 2016 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 673

N2690

Good

Over: TURKEY CREEK

3E 1.8S OF HELENA, Alfalfa, OK

Built 1992 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 100

BURRIS VALLEY

Good

Over: BUCK CREEK

.3W 3N OF DAISY, Atoka, OK

Built 1995 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 75

E0190 (0416C)

Good

Over: COTTONWOOD CREEK

8N 2.2E OF ELMWOOD, Beaver, OK

Built 2018 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 80

I-40

Good

Over: LITTLE TURKEY CREEK

6.1 MI E TEXAS ST. LINE, Beckham, OK

Built 1972 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 6,900

I-40

Good

Over: LITTLE TURKEY CREEK

6.1 MI E TEXAS ST. LINE, Beckham, OK

Built 1972 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 7,050

E1180

Good

Over: DEEP CREEK

1.5 MI E OF SAYRE, Beckham, OK

Built 1989 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 75

U.S. 270

Good

Over: CREEK

12.1 MI E DEWEY C/L, Blaine, OK

Built 1984 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 5,100

N2690

Good

Over: COOPER CREEK

8E OF HITCHOCK .5S OF OK8, Blaine, OK

Built 2004 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 30

N2470

Good

Over: NINE MILE CREEK

1W & 5.3S OF S.H. 51, Blaine, OK

Built 2009 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 100

N3720

Good

Over: BOIS D'ARC CREEK

1.0W .8N OF COBB, Bryan, OK

Built 1998 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 70

N3890

Good

Over: BLUE RIVER

5.5 S.& 3.0 E OF BOKCHITO, Bryan, OK

Built 2011 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 100

N3650 (0716C)

Good

Over: SANDY CREEK

1.9S 1W OF COLBERT, Bryan, OK

Built 2023 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 100

IRR N2470

Good

Over: EAST CACHE CREEK

1E 2.4N OF S.H. 19, Caddo, OK

Built 2017 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 50

IRR E2610 0892C

Good

Over: KEECHI CREEK

4E OF S.H. 146, Caddo, OK

Built 2017 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 121

U.S. 81

Good

Over: UNCLE JOHN TRIB.

1.6 MI. S. JCT. SH3, Canadian, OK

Built 2002 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 2,100

U.S. 81

Good

Over: UNCLE JOHN TRIB.

1.6 MI. S. JCT. SH3, Canadian, OK

Built 2002 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 1,700

E1070

Good

Over: UNNAMED CREEK

2.5S 5.7W OF I-40/US-81, Canadian, OK

Built 2009 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 310

N2890 (BANNER RD)

Good

Over: PURCELL CREEK

.7S OF NW 23RD, Canadian, OK

Built 2013 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 300

N3170

Good

Over: CADDO CREEK

.5 E .9 S OF MILO, Carter, OK

Built 1992 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 150

1014C

Good

Over: CREEK

.5 MI S 2 E NEWPORT, Carter, OK

Built 1993 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 247

N3360 (1086C)

Good

Over: CREEK

2.W 1.1 N OF US177/SH199, Carter, OK

Built 2001 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 248

Showing 18,501-18,550 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.