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

D3995 RD

Fair

Over: BUCK CREEK

.3E .4S OF REYNOLDS, Atoka, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 50

PLEASANT HILL RD

Fair

Over: ROCK CREEK

.5W 2.7N OF WILSON, Atoka, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

BACHELOR FARM RD

Fair

Over: CREEK

.4W 2.1N OF CRYSTAL, Atoka, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 200

W CHICKEN FIGHT RD

Fair

Over: CREEK

2W 1.7S OF ATOKA, Atoka, OK

Built 1952 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 175

E1760 GREASY BEND

Fair

Over: LITTLE CHICKASAW CREEK

4.2E .4S OF STRINGTOWN, Atoka, OK

Built 1964 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

GREASY BEND

Fair

Over: RAY CREEK

0.2 W; 1.3 S REDDEN, Atoka, OK

Built 1981 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E1950 PRAIRIE RD

Fair

Over: CANEY CREEK

1.1E 2S OF BENTLEY, Atoka, OK

Built 1983 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N4040 COLD SPRINGS

Fair

Over: COLD SPRINGS CREEK

1W .2N OF CENTER POINT, Atoka, OK

Built 1987 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

0366C MATOY RD

Fair

Over: CLEAR BOGGY CREEK O'FLOW

1.5E 2.9S OF BENTLEY, Atoka, OK

Built 1982 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 50

0372C MCGEE CREEK

Fair

Over: WILSON CREEK

.3E OF NEGRO BEND, Atoka, OK

Built 1985 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 120

D1742 RD

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.7 W; 1.4 N STRINGTOWN, Atoka, OK

Built 2000 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 75

N KELLY SPRINGS RD

Fair

Over: SPRING BRANCH CREEK

.4E 1.2S OF REDDEN, Atoka, OK

Built 2009 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 24

N3730 LITTLE ROCK

Fair

Over: ROCK CREEK TRIB.

3.7W 2.4S of BOGGY DEPOT, Atoka, OK

Built 2019 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 24

FAS 0408

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.8 MI S OF SH 3, Beaver, OK

Built 1935 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 70

0428C

Fair

Over: COON CREEK

11.W 4.S .3W OF SLAPOUT, Beaver, OK

Built 1937 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 60

E0300

Fair

Over: CAMP CREEK

3. S 1.1 E OF SLAPOUT, Beaver, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E0110

Fair

Over: HOG CREEK

.1W .4S 1.7E OF GATE, Beaver, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N1670

Fair

Over: HOG CREEK

2. E .2 N OF GATE, Beaver, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

0406C

Fair

Over: CREEK

12.N 4.4E OF BALKO, Beaver, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E0150

Fair

Over: CREEK

1. S 3.5 W OF BEAVER, Beaver, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

FAS 0401

Fair

Over: CLEAR CREEK

.7S 4.4E OF BEAVER, Beaver, OK

Built 1946 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 300

FAS 0401

Fair

Over: CREEK

.7S .2E OF BEAVER, Beaver, OK

Built 1958 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 917

FAS 0401

Fair

Over: CREEK

.7S 2.6E OF BEAVER, Beaver, OK

Built 1958 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 300

FAS 0401

Fair

Over: CAMP CREEK

2.7S 8.1E OF BEAVER, Beaver, OK

Built 1959 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N1400

Fair

Over: SPRING CREEK

11N 1E .5S OF ELMWOOD, Beaver, OK

Built 1962 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 40

FAS 0401

Fair

Over: DUCK POND CREEK

2.4 MI W CLEAR LAKE, Beaver, OK

Built 1962 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 50

0476C

Fair

Over: CREEK

12.E 6.9S OF ELMWOOD, Beaver, OK

Built 1963 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

0476C

Fair

Over: SAND CREEK

12.E .4S OF ELMWOOD, Beaver, OK

Built 1963 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

0475C

Fair

Over: COON CREEK

11.W 4.7S OF SLAPOUT, Beaver, OK

Built 1963 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N1530

Fair

Over: CREEK

14E 2.5N OF SH3/270N, Beaver, OK

Built 1968 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 60

0409C

Fair

Over: WILLOW CREEK

.8S 5.2E OF BOYD, Beaver, OK

Built 1968 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

0411C

Fair

Over: CREEK

9.W 3.8S OF ELMWOOD, Beaver, OK

Built 1978 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 55

N1380

Fair

Over: CLEAR CREEK

1N 1W .8N OF ELMWOOD, Beaver, OK

Built 1983 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 50

N1420

Fair

Over: N. FORK KIOWA CREEK

3E 6.7S OF ELMWOOD, Beaver, OK

Built 1988 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N1740

Fair

Over: TURKEY CREEK

N1740E1260007, Beckham, OK

Built 1915 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 50

E1680

Fair

Over: CREEK

6.5W of ERICK, Beckham, OK

Built 1920 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 25

FAS 0501

Fair

Over: CREEK

SHEBWOOLEY & 8TH., Beckham, OK

Built 1932 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 200

E1150 (0506C)

Fair

Over: SHORT CREEK

1.2 W OF US 283, Beckham, OK

Built 1936 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 50

E1230

Fair

Over: CREEK

4.5 E 1. N OF CARTER, Beckham, OK

Built 1937 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 25

E1230

Fair

Over: CREEK

5.7 E 1. N OF CARTER, Beckham, OK

Built 1937 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 25

E1090

Fair

Over: CREEK

.1 MI E WASHINGTON ST, Beckham, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 200

N1960

Fair

Over: INDIAN CREEK

1E 5.8N OF CARTER, Beckham, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 25

FAS 0505

Fair

Over: CREEK

7 N OF JCT SH 152, Beckham, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

FAS 0504 (RANDALL)

Fair

Over: CREEK

RANDALL& .5N.OF CNTRY CL, Beckham, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 650

N1940

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.3 S .7 W OF CARTER, Beckham, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 25

E1290

Fair

Over: CREEK

4. S 2.3 W OF ERICK, Beckham, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 25

E1260

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.9 W 1.5 S OF ERICK, Beckham, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 25

E1130

Fair

Over: LONG CREEK

5. N 2.6 W OF SAYRE, Beckham, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 25

E1080

Fair

Over: ELK CREEK

3. N .5 E OF ELK CITY, Beckham, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 25

N1870

Fair

Over: CREEK

.5 W 8.3 N OF SAYRE, Beckham, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 25

Showing 3,201-3,250 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.