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

U.S. 270

Poor

Over: CARTER CREEK

1.7 MI E SH 3, Seminole, OK

Built 1953 Load: 24.9 t ADT: 7,400

3122C/ E1270

Poor

Over: BEAVER CREEK

4N; 3.3W OF HWY 2 & 31, Haskell, OK

Built 1960 Load: 25.0 t ADT: 200

U.S. 270

Poor

Over: CREEK

8.5 MI SE SH 3, Seminole, OK

Built 1957 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 6,100

N2570

Poor

Over: CREEK

4W .5S OF CHEROKEE, Alfalfa, OK

Built 1945 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 25

N2690

Poor

Over: CREEK

9.5 E 4.8 N GREENFIELD, Blaine, OK

Built 1982 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 30

E1500

Poor

Over: LITTLE WASHITA RIVER

6.2N&1.5E OF JCT SH65&17, Comanche, OK

Built 1983 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 100

1824C

Poor

Over: HOG CREEK

3.S OF VINITA, Craig, OK

Built 1936 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 100

E1030

Poor

Over: FMRC R.R. UNDER

.5N .1W OF 183&66 JCT, Custer, OK

Built 1939 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 300

E0020

Poor

Over: CREEK

.7S 4.3E OF MANCHESTER, Grant, OK

Built 1938 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 47

E0150

Poor

Over: CREEK

.3E 1S .1E OF I-35/SH11, Kay, OK

Built 1950 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 250

IRR E1550

Poor

Over: WEST OTTER CREEK

5N 5.1E OF MT PARK, Kiowa, OK

Built 1916 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 100

NW 36TH ST

Poor

Over: CREEK

.6E OF N WESTERN AVE, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1932 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 13,300

FAU 8380 (E PINE S

Poor

Over: MINGO CREEK

0.5 MI E MINGO ROAD, Tulsa, OK

Built 1958 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 2,000

E1240

Poor

Over: STINSON CREEK

2S 3.3W OF NEWCASTLE, McClain, OK

Built 1985 Load: 25.6 t ADT: 100

MCELROY (E0610)

Poor

Over: FEATHER CREEK

MCELROY\BETHEL RD .6E, Payne, OK

Built 1920 Load: 25.9 t ADT: 100

D3840

Poor

Over: CREEK

2.0 MI E OF SH 99, Osage, OK

Built 1928 Load: 26.0 t ADT: 20

E1186

Poor

Over: MEDICINE CREEK

.9 S 1.6 E OF US 281, Caddo, OK

Built 1934 Load: 26.1 t ADT: 50

6638C

Poor

Over: RABB CREEK

4.0 MI W OF US 169, Rogers, OK

Built 1948 Load: 26.1 t ADT: 200

FDR 6022

Poor

Over: BILLY CREEK

1.1 MI N OF CTY RT 223, Le Flore, OK

Built 1936 Load: 26.2 t ADT: 50

N2560 (FAS 0227)

Poor

Over: CREEK

1.2SW OF CHEROKEE, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2002 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 25

E0250

Poor

Over: CREEK

3W 1S OF JET, Alfalfa, OK

Built 2005 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

SW 44TH ST.

Poor

Over: MUSTANG CREEK

.2E CEMETERY RD., Canadian, OK

Built 2006 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 500

E0720/ JONES RD.

Poor

Over: CREEK

4. N 3. W TAHLEQUAH, Cherokee, OK

Built 1968 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 300

2058C

Poor

Over: CREEK

3.9 W 5.5 N WEATHERFOR, Custer, OK

Built 1983 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

E1350

Poor

Over: ROCK HOLLOW CREEK

2.S US62 6.3W US81, Grady, OK

Built 1989 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

2932C

Poor

Over: WEST FORK SANDY CREEK

3.0 E 2.7 S OF HOLLIS, Harmon, OK

Built 1982 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 60

N2710

Poor

Over: COOPER CREEK

3W .5N OF LOYAL, Kingfisher, OK

Built 1950 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 24

FAS 3814

Poor

Over: ELK CREEK

2.4 MI W OF HOBART, Kiowa, OK

Built 1965 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

E0840

Poor

Over: BELLCOW CREEK

.9 S 1.2 W OF CARNEY, Lincoln, OK

Built 1950 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

E0400

Poor

Over: CREEK

3.N 1.5W OF US60 & SH58, Major, OK

Built 1971 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

S.H. 9

Poor

Over: WALLACE CREEK

6.2 E JCT SH-52, McIntosh, OK

Built 1937 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 1,300

N3370

Poor

Over: LONG BRANCH CREEK

.6E .2N OF MORRISON, Noble, OK

Built 1931 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 75

NE 4TH ST.

Poor

Over: N. CANADIAN RIVER

0.1 MI E OF BRYANT/NE 4, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1955 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 4,000

HARMONY RD.

Poor

Over: COTTONWOOD CREEK

HARMONY RD\ESECO .1S, Payne, OK

Built 1930 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

E1140

Poor

Over: DEER CREEK

3N & 2.4E OF BETHEL ACRES, Pottawatomie, OK

Built 2006 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

IRR E0120

Poor

Over: COAL CREEK

E0120N4530001, Ottawa, OK

Built 1980 Load: 26.4 t ADT: 100

0804C

Poor

Over: CREEK

1.3 MI W US 281, Caddo, OK

Built 1933 Load: 26.5 t ADT: 260

E0292

Poor

Over: SPRING BRANCH CREEK

O'DANIEL ST. 0.1 E. MAIN, Delaware, OK

Built 1978 Load: 26.5 t ADT: 125

WESTERN AVE.

Poor

Over: BROCK CREEK

.8N OF 29TH & WESTERN, Oklahoma, OK

Built 2000 Load: 26.5 t ADT: 14,000

5646C

Poor

Over: DEEP FORK RIVER

6.7 NE SH56, Okmulgee, OK

Built 1982 Load: 26.5 t ADT: 100

NW 122ND ST.

Poor

Over: SPRING CREEK

0.1 MI E OF MACARTHUR, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1971 Load: 26.7 t ADT: 22,800

E0630

Poor

Over: CREEK

2.5N 1.3W OF MULHALL, Logan, OK

Built 1940 Load: 26.8 t ADT: 100

E0290

Poor

Over: LOCUST CREEK

5SE OF VINITA, Craig, OK

Built 1937 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 100

N3779

Poor

Over: NEVERSWEAT CREEK

3.6W 2.3S OF KELLYVILLE, Creek, OK

Built 1940 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 100

5328C

Poor

Over: FOUR MILE CREEK

12. 0 MI SW OF NOWATA, Nowata, OK

Built 1947 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 100

COTTONWOOD

Poor

Over: CREEK

.3W OF RALSTON, Pawnee, OK

Built 1950 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 100

N3490

Poor

Over: CREEK

1E 3.8S OF SH18/SH15, Pawnee, OK

Built 1938 Load: 27.0 t ADT: 886

E0900

Poor

Over: CREEK

1.S 5.7W OF OKARCHE, Canadian, OK

Built 1987 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 100

E1600

Poor

Over: CREEK

4.4E&3.8S OF JCT SH17&65, Comanche, OK

Built 1983 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 100

E1290

Poor

Over: CREEK

6.6 E 1 MI S AMBER, Grady, OK

Built 1940 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 100

Showing 21,901-21,950 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.