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

N4520

Poor

Over: WHEELOCK CREEK

0.5 N 1.0 E MILLERTON, McCurtain, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N4800

Poor

Over: YELLOW BRANCH CREEK

2.0 N; 3.0 E TOM, McCurtain, OK

Built 1949 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 50

4530C

Poor

Over: CREEK

0.7 N GARVIN, McCurtain, OK

Built 1964 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

IRR4555C

Poor

Over: ROCKY CREEK

4.8 S; 1.0 W BATTIEST, McCurtain, OK

Built 1968 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N4460

Poor

Over: STEVENS CREEK

5.0 N; 1.0 W VALLIANT, McCurtain, OK

Built 1984 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N4725

Poor

Over: GOODWATER CREEK

0.5 E; 0.8 S REDLAND, McCurtain, OK

Built 1993 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 50

IRR FAS 4533

Poor

Over: CREEK

1.3 N; 0.1 W BETHEL, McCurtain, OK

Built 1994 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 700

IRR 4501C

Poor

Over: CREEK

4.4 N; 1.0 E BETHEL, McCurtain, OK

Built 2004 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 300

IRR 4501C

Poor

Over: CREEK

4.1 N; 0.9 E BETHEL, McCurtain, OK

Built 2004 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 250

N3780

Poor

Over: CREEK

5 S & 1 E OF OKEMAH, Okfuskee, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

PORTLAND AVE.

Poor

Over: DEEP FORK CREEK

.4S OF NW 36 ST, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 14,100

E1090 (SE 29 ST.)

Poor

Over: SOLDIER CREEK

.2E DOUGLAS BLVD, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1971 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 13,563

N3960

Poor

Over: CREEK

2.5 E 0.6 N US75-SH16, Okmulgee, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N3745

Poor

Over: CREEK

1.0 MI N OF WYNONA, Osage, OK

Built 1943 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 90

ESECO (E0730)

Poor

Over: BIG CREEK

ESECO\ELM CREEK RD .1E, Payne, OK

Built 1928 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E1430

Poor

Over: CREEK

2.0 MI E OF ARPELAR, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1926 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6174C

Poor

Over: CREEK

1.4 MI N OF DOW, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6168C

Poor

Over: CREEK

S END MCCALESTER AIRPO, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 250

6138C

Poor

Over: CREEK

10.7 S 1.2 E OF BLANCO, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N4010

Poor

Over: CREEK

2.7 S .5 E OF ULAN, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6172C

Poor

Over: CREEK

5. S 2. W HARTSHORNE, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

FAS 6105

Poor

Over: CREEK

4.4 MI W OF ADAMSON, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1943 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 475

FAS 6126

Poor

Over: SASSAFRAS CREEK

2.1 N 5.4 W OF KIOWA, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1943 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 200

FAS 6105

Poor

Over: EAST KREBS CREEK

3.2 MI E OF KREBS, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1943 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 475

FAS 6126

Poor

Over: SAND CREEK

1.0 E OF ASHLAND, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1946 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 150

E1305

Poor

Over: CREEK

.5 N .5 W OF QUINTON, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1956 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 40

FAS 6125

Poor

Over: CREEK

2.5W & .6N OF RUSSELVILLE, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1960 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E1480

Poor

Over: CREEK

1. N 1. E HARTSHORNE, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1962 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6138C

Poor

Over: CREEK

1 S 4.8 E OF PITTSBURG, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1968 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 200

6184C

Poor

Over: PEACEABLE CREEK

1.2 N 2.2 E SAVANNA, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1982 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6112C

Poor

Over: LICK CREEK

2.8 N 1.6 W FEATHERSTO, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1984 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 75

6172C

Poor

Over: CREEK

4.5 S 2.3 W HARTSHORNE, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1993 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6172C

Poor

Over: CREEK

3. S 2. W HARTSHORNE, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1993 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6112C

Poor

Over: HEIFER CREEK OFLOW

1.5W 1SW OF RUSSELVILLE, Pittsburg, OK

Built 2003 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E1290

Poor

Over: CREEK

1.5S 4.2W OF INDIANOLA, Pittsburg, OK

Built 2007 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N4035

Poor

Over: RABBIT CREEK

3.5W 1.5N OF MCALESTER, Pittsburg, OK

Built 2016 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 150

N3390

Poor

Over: CREEK

.1 S & 2 E OF HAZEL DELL, Pottawatomie, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6428C

Poor

Over: TURKEY CREEK

0.7 MI N OF SOBOL, Pushmataha, OK

Built 1935 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6410C

Poor

Over: CREEK

.8S 4.8E OF ALBION, Pushmataha, OK

Built 1937 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E1620

Poor

Over: CREEK

2.7 MI E OF ALBION, Pushmataha, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 50

N3580

Poor

Over: CREEK

.2 S & 2 E OF LITTLE, Seminole, OK

Built 1928 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N3630

Poor

Over: CREEK

.5 S & 1.2 W OF SASAKWA, Seminole, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E1390

Poor

Over: CREEK

2.6 N OF KONAWA, Seminole, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N3590

Poor

Over: CREEK

.7 S & 5.3 W OF SASAKWA, Seminole, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N3670

Poor

Over: CREEK

1.7 S & 1 E OF WEWOKA, Seminole, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N3550

Poor

Over: CREEK

2.7 N & 1 W OF VAMOOSA, Seminole, OK

Built 1941 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 75

D3545

Poor

Over: CREEK

.8 S & 3 E OF KONAWA, Seminole, OK

Built 1942 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 50

6718C

Poor

Over: TRIBUTARY TO WEWOKA CK

1 N & .3 W OF WEWOKA, Seminole, OK

Built 1942 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 675

E1700

Poor

Over: CREEK

3.N 3.1E OF MANITOU, Tillman, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 30

E1210

Poor

Over: S. FORK OF CALVARY CREEK

6E 2S OF CORDELL, Washita, OK

Built 1923 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 25

Showing 21,651-21,700 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.