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

E1080

Poor

Over: COBB CREEK

5.N 2.7E OF CORN, Washita, OK

Built 1925 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 24

N2246

Poor

Over: CREEK

.1N OF 152 ON MAGNOLIA, Washita, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 200

N4134

Poor

Over: CREEK

3.0 MI N LENAPAH, Nowata, OK

Built 1930 Load: 19.2 t ADT: 100

IRR N4650

Poor

Over: FLINT CREEK

.1N OF HWY 10 & 10C, Ottawa, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.2 t ADT: 100

E0020

Poor

Over: FOUR MILE CREEK

5.7W OF US 69, Ottawa, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.2 t ADT: 100

N4480

Poor

Over: CREEK

1.1S 2.5E OF THOMPSON CRN, Cherokee, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.3 t ADT: 150

N3870

Poor

Over: CREEK

3W 2.2S OF US75ALT/SH67, Creek, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.3 t ADT: 1,350

D4538

Poor

Over: BUZZARD CREEK

4.3 E; 0.7 N TALIHINA, Le Flore, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.3 t ADT: 24

E0844/E.SOUTH AVE

Poor

Over: CREEK

.3E .3S OF SH80/US62 BUS., Muskogee, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.3 t ADT: 100

FAS 5754

Poor

Over: LUCY CREEK

1.7E GRAYHORSE INDIAN RES, Osage, OK

Built 1930 Load: 19.3 t ADT: 112

D0230

Poor

Over: CREEK

8 MI. S.W. OF BURBANK, Osage, OK

Built 1932 Load: 19.3 t ADT: 100

N4480

Poor

Over: CREEK

5.0 MI NE OF WELCH, Craig, OK

Built 1936 Load: 19.4 t ADT: 51

5720C

Poor

Over: DOG CREEK

5W 7BAR AIRPORT;7S HWY 60, Osage, OK

Built 1962 Load: 19.4 t ADT: 50

MCELROY RD.

Poor

Over: SALT CREEK

MCELROY\TMOONS .3 E, Payne, OK

Built 1930 Load: 19.4 t ADT: 150

FAU 3610(RODEO RD.

Poor

Over: UP R.R. UNDER

50'E OF 69BUS.., Bryan, OK

Built 1907 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 750

E1150 (SE 119TH)

Poor

Over: HOG CREEK

0.4 MI E OF CHOCTAW RD, Cleveland, OK

Built 1985 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 200

N3000

Poor

Over: CREEK

.4S OF SW 104TH, Cleveland, OK

Built 2016 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 800

W SILVER CITY RDG

Poor

Over: CREEK

0.6W;2.0N JCT SH-37/SH-92, Grady, OK

Built 1993 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 50

FAU 6741 (GULICK S

Poor

Over: COODY CREEK

0.6 MI N PEAK BLVD., Muskogee, OK

Built 1948 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 2,200

FAU 6741 (GULICK S

Poor

Over: CREEK

0.1 MI N HANCOCK ST., Muskogee, OK

Built 1950 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 800

N3130 (SOONER RD)

Poor

Over: CREEK

0.4S OF NE 122 ST, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1970 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 2,400

NW 178TH ST.

Poor

Over: CREEK

0.3 MI E OF WESTERN, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1984 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 13,800

E0890(WATERLOO RD)

Poor

Over: CHISHOLM CREEK

.2E OF WESTERN/WATERLOO, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1984 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 3,250

NE 10TH ST

Poor

Over: N. CANADIAN RIVER

0.8 MI E OF NBRYANT/NE 10, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1985 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 16,500

E0080

Poor

Over: CREEK

22ND AVE @ R/R, Ottawa, OK

Built 1950 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 1,000

E0310

Poor

Over: ONION CREEK

1.2 MI E OF US 169, Rogers, OK

Built 1930 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 100

N3690

Poor

Over: CREEK

3W 4.2N OF BELLVUE, Creek, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 100

N3620

Poor

Over: CREEK

1.5 MI N OF MILFAY, Creek, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 372

E0640

Poor

Over: COTTONWOOD CREEK

4.2E OF SILVER CITY, Creek, OK

Built 2012 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 100

CHEROKEE ST.

Poor

Over: SPRING CREEK

IN KANSAS; OKLA, Delaware, OK

Built 1925 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 100

N4510

Poor

Over: FLY CREEK

2W 1N OF BERNICE, Delaware, OK

Built 1930 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 100

E0418 (CEDAR AVE.)

Poor

Over: CREEK

.6 MI E OF VAN BUREN, Garfield, OK

Built 1950 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 100

ELM GROVE ROAD

Poor

Over: CREEK

1.2N .3E OF KEEFETON, Muskogee, OK

Built 1937 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 300

E1090 (SE 29 ST)

Poor

Over: CREEK

.9E OF INDIAN MERIDIAN, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1918 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 2,700

5706C

Poor

Over: CREEK

2N 1.8W OF SHIDLER, Osage, OK

Built 1930 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 169

5726C

Poor

Over: LOST MAN CREEK TRIB.

4.5W OF BURBANK, Osage, OK

Built 1930 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 297

5702C

Poor

Over: CREEK

.9 MI. E. OF GRAINOLA, Osage, OK

Built 1930 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 25

E0342

Poor

Over: CREEK

6.5N&3.5W OF HOMINY, Osage, OK

Built 1932 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 50

D3685

Poor

Over: DOG CREEK

11.5W & 3.2S OF BOULANGER, Osage, OK

Built 1932 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 24

E0300

Poor

Over: CREEK

.3E HWY 18 7.5S HWY 60, Osage, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 100

E0120

Poor

Over: CREEK

6 S.E. OF FORAKER, Osage, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 24

D3810

Poor

Over: SAND CREEK

7.5 MI NE OF PAWHUSKA, Osage, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 40

FAS 5754

Poor

Over: NICIOLA CREEK

3.5N&2.5W OF HOMINY, Osage, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 64

OLD U.S. 59

Poor

Over: CREEK

2.5 W. 1.0N. DOTYVILLE, Ottawa, OK

Built 1936 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 100

JOSEPHINE SMITH PK

Poor

Over: CREEK

.9 S OF LINCOLNVILLE, Ottawa, OK

Built 1936 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 100

IRR E0180

Poor

Over: CREEK

1.5E .3N OF FAIRLAND, Ottawa, OK

Built 1950 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 10

IRR E0020

Poor

Over: LYTLE CREEK

E0020N4580001, Ottawa, OK

Built 1970 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 200

CO. RD.(OLD US169)

Poor

Over: FOUR MILE CREEK

WEST OF NEW 169, Rogers, OK

Built 1918 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 100

E0332 (FIRST ST)

Poor

Over: CREEK

E0332 1ST ST EAST OF US66, Rogers, OK

Built 1941 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 250

N3975

Poor

Over: CREEK

5W .2N OF US 75, Washington, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 100

Showing 21,701-21,750 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.