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

N3975 (PITT.)

Good

Over: VENSEL CREEK

8200 S PITT., Tulsa, OK

Built 1975 Load: 57.2 t ADT: 500

E0770

Good

Over: GAR CREEK

1.8NE OF RED BIRD, Wagoner, OK

Built 2006 Load: 57.2 t ADT: 285

U.S. 183

Good

Over: CREEK

1.78 MI NW JCT SH 34, Woodward, OK

Built 1932 Load: 57.2 t ADT: 8,400

U.S. 183

Good

Over: CREEK

2.1 MI NW JCT SH 34, Woodward, OK

Built 1932 Load: 57.2 t ADT: 9,400

TOWER TWO ROAD

Good

Over: MEDICINE CREEK

N OF ARTILLERY ROAD, Comanche, OK

Built 2016 Load: 57.3 t ADT: 400

S.H. 33

Good

Over: CREEK

10.5 E OF S.H. 33, Creek, OK

Built 1946 Load: 57.6 t ADT: 3,300

IRR 5846C

Good

Over: ROARK CREEK

1S 3.9E of WYANDOTTE, Ottawa, OK

Built 2018 Load: 57.6 t ADT: 100

I-35

Good

Over: CREEK

6.2 MI S CLEV. C/L, McClain, OK

Built 1959 Load: 57.7 t ADT: 35,100

E1410

Good

Over: CREEK

.1E OF COUNTY LINE RD, McClain, OK

Built 2023 Load: 57.8 t ADT: 100

S.H. 25

Good

Over: WOLF CREEK

1.3 MI E OF CRAIG CO, Ottawa, OK

Built 1992 Load: 57.8 t ADT: 1,100

S.H. 37

Good

Over: SNAKE CREEK

4.5 E OF U.S. 81, Grady, OK

Built 2023 Load: 58.0 t ADT: 2,600

S.H. 34

Good

Over: FLAT CREEK

4.3 MI S JCT S.H. 152, Beckham, OK

Built 1932 Load: 58.1 t ADT: 1,000

U.S. 75A

Good

Over: SL & SR R.R. UNDER

1.9 N OKMULGEE C/L, Creek, OK

Built 2018 Load: 58.1 t ADT: 3,400

N2120

Good

Over: WEST BARNITZ CREEK

11.1 N1.9 W OF BUTLER, Custer, OK

Built 2000 Load: 58.1 t ADT: 25

E0900

Good

Over: WEST BERNITZ CREEK

5N .8E OF BUTLER, Custer, OK

Built 2008 Load: 58.1 t ADT: 25

S.H. 19

Good

Over: SPRING BROOK CREEK

0.3 MI W JCT US 177, Garvin, OK

Built 1999 Load: 58.1 t ADT: 2,400

U.S. 81

Good

Over: CREEK

2.1 MI N JCT SH32, Jefferson, OK

Built 1932 Load: 58.1 t ADT: 2,000

E0610

Good

Over: CREEK

3.3E 1N OF US81 / SH51, Kingfisher, OK

Built 2018 Load: 58.1 t ADT: 24

S.H. 2

Good

Over: CREEK

13.93 N PUSHMATAHA C/L, Latimer, OK

Built 1932 Load: 58.1 t ADT: 820

U.S. 270

Good

Over: CASTON CREEK

.9 S JCT U.S. 271, Le Flore, OK

Built 2023 Load: 58.1 t ADT: 1,940

E0510 (4916C)

Good

Over: WICKLIFFE CREEK

2.4E 1S OF SALINA, Mayes, OK

Built 2014 Load: 58.1 t ADT: 750

N4610

Good

Over: LITTLE GLOVER CREEK

1.1N of BETHEL, McCurtain, OK

Built 2022 Load: 58.1 t ADT: 300

N4610 (4501C)

Good

Over: LITTLE GLOVER CREEK

1N of BETHEL, McCurtain, OK

Built 2022 Load: 58.1 t ADT: 300

E1290

Good

Over: CREEK

3. E ARROWHEAD LODGE, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1995 Load: 58.1 t ADT: 50

E0410

Good

Over: DOG CREEK

.5S OF FOYIL 1.5E HWY 66, Rogers, OK

Built 2017 Load: 58.1 t ADT: 350

7210C(86TH. ST.

Good

Over: RANCH CREEK

86 ST. N .8E OF MEMORIAL, Tulsa, OK

Built 2012 Load: 58.1 t ADT: 3,810

S.H. 56

Good

Over: CREEK

5.1 MI N JCT SH 9, Seminole, OK

Built 1918 Load: 58.2 t ADT: 1,200

S.H. 11

Good

Over: CREEK

.7 W OF JCT U.S. 81, Grant, OK

Built 2018 Load: 58.4 t ADT: 1,500

U.S. 183

Good

Over: CREEK

1.8 MI W JCT SH 34, Woodward, OK

Built 1974 Load: 58.4 t ADT: 15,900

S.H. 39

Good

Over: CREEK

7.7 MI E JCT US77, Cleveland, OK

Built 1951 Load: 58.5 t ADT: 4,200

IRR 5846C

Good

Over: BRUSH CREEK

.9S 3.9E of WYANDOTTE, Ottawa, OK

Built 2018 Load: 58.5 t ADT: 100

S.H. 58

Good

Over: CREEK

5.3 MI N JCT SH 9, Caddo, OK

Built 1942 Load: 58.6 t ADT: 1,400

U.S. 77

Good

Over: CLOUDS BRANCH CREEK

3.5 S OF JCT W S.H. 32, Love, OK

Built 2017 Load: 58.6 t ADT: 2,300

S.H. 39

Good

Over: GIL CREEK

9.9 E of CLEVELAND CL, Pottawatomie, OK

Built 2022 Load: 58.6 t ADT: 2,200

S.H. 39

Good

Over: CREEK

10.8 E of CLEVELAND CL, Pottawatomie, OK

Built 2022 Load: 58.6 t ADT: 2,200

S.H. 33

Good

Over: CREEK

12.4 NE JCT U.S. 183, Custer, OK

Built 2020 Load: 58.8 t ADT: 1,530

E0416 (CHERRY AVE)

Good

Over: CREEK

.6E OF VAN BUREN, Garfield, OK

Built 1955 Load: 58.8 t ADT: 100

S.H. 19

Good

Over: CREEK

3.2 MI NW GARVIN CO, Grady, OK

Built 1949 Load: 58.8 t ADT: 2,100

CIMARRON TP

Good

Over: CREEK

T.P. NO 2.40, Noble, OK

Built 1973 Load: 58.8 t ADT: 4,800

U.S. 56

Good

Over: CREEK

0.3 MI. W. JCT. US287, Cimarron, OK

Built 1936 Load: 58.9 t ADT: 5,900

E1090

Good

Over: CREEK

2.1 E 2. N OF ELK CITY, Beckham, OK

Built 1988 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 100

N2010 (VAN BUREN)

Good

Over: EAST ELK CREEK

VAN BUREN & .7 N. OF 20TH, Beckham, OK

Built 1990 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 100

N4170

Good

Over: CREEK

0.6S & 5.0 E OF SOPER, Choctaw, OK

Built 1993 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 150

U.S. 60

Good

Over: BULL CREEK

.5E JCT SH2, Craig, OK

Built 2009 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 10,400

E0850

Good

Over: DEER CREEK

2N.;4.8E. OF SUNSET, Custer, OK

Built 1992 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 25

E0850

Good

Over: BARNITZ CREEK

4.3W.;2N. OF SUNSET, Custer, OK

Built 1987 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 50

N2210

Good

Over: CREEK

2.6S 4.5W OF CLINTON, Custer, OK

Built 2000 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 100

U.S. 64 / U.S. 412

Good

Over: CREEK

19.4 MI E JCT US 81, Garfield, OK

Built 1967 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 5,100

S.H. 9

Good

Over: CREEK

4.1 E JCT SH-26, Haskell, OK

Built 1927 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 2,800

N3770

Good

Over: ELM CREEK

1.4S & 2.3E OF YEAGER, Hughes, OK

Built 2022 Load: 59.0 t ADT: 100

Showing 20,401-20,450 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.