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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

E2150

Fair

Over: WOLF CREEK

.5 S .9 W OF UTICA, Bryan, OK

Built 1994 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 75

E2090

Fair

Over: BLUE BRANCH CREEK

2.4 E 2.3 S OF BOKCHITO, Bryan, OK

Built 1999 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E2160

Fair

Over: CREEK

3. N 1. W OF ACHILLE, Bryan, OK

Built 2000 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 40

E2074

Fair

Over: WHITEGRASS CREEK

1.0 E OF BENNINGTON, Bryan, OK

Built 1984 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E1140

Fair

Over: CREEK

.9 W & 2. N COGAR, Caddo, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 50

E1090

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.N 5.9E UNIONCITY, Canadian, OK

Built 1928 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E1020

Fair

Over: CREEK

4.S 4.9W OF CALUMET, Canadian, OK

Built 1928 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 350

FAS 0938

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.7 MI W US 81, Canadian, OK

Built 1961 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 170

N2770

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.E 2.8S OF CALUMET, Canadian, OK

Built 1982 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E0940

Fair

Over: N. CANADIAN RIVER

3. N & 5.7 W CALUMET, Canadian, OK

Built 1987 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N2690

Fair

Over: CREEK

6.E OF GEARY & 6.9, Canadian, OK

Built 1985 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N2850

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.E 2.2S OF OKARCHE, Canadian, OK

Built 1987 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E1130

Fair

Over: CREEK

1. S 2.8 E UNION CITY, Canadian, OK

Built 1987 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E0900

Fair

Over: CREEK

1S 14.9E OF OKARCHE, Canadian, OK

Built 2002 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N4517 (PARK HILL )

Fair

Over: ROSS BRANCH CREEK

0.2 MI E OF SH 82, Cherokee, OK

Built 1916 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 650

E0764 (CHOCTAW)

Fair

Over: TOWN BRANCH CREEK

CITY PARK, Cherokee, OK

Built 1941 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 250

E0761 (SHAWNEE ST.

Fair

Over: TOWN BRANCH CREEK

CITY PARK, Cherokee, OK

Built 1941 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 250

FAU 3380 (ALLEN RD

Fair

Over: TOWN BRANCH CREEK

0.3 MI W OF N Grand, Cherokee, OK

Built 1950 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 750

E0752 (NORTH ST)

Fair

Over: TOWN BRANCH CREEK

0.1 MI E OF VINITA ST., Cherokee, OK

Built 1950 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E0755 (YORK ST)

Fair

Over: TOWN BRANCH CREEK

0.1 MI E VINITA ST., Cherokee, OK

Built 1950 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

FAU 3355(GRAND AV)

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.9 MI N OF DOWNING, Cherokee, OK

Built 1952 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 9,800

FAU 3355(MSK. AVE

Fair

Over: ROSS BRANCH CREEK

0.4 MI N US 62, Cherokee, OK

Built 1957 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 12,000

E0760 (DOWNING)

Fair

Over: TAHLEQUAH CREEK

0.1 MI E OF MUSKOGEE AVE., Cherokee, OK

Built 1968 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 15,100

FAU 3355(MUSKOGEE)

Fair

Over: TOWN BRANCH CREEK

.2N OF DOWNING, Cherokee, OK

Built 1980 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 10,000

E0768 (FIRST ST)

Fair

Over: EAST BRANCH CREEK

CITY PARK, Cherokee, OK

Built 1950 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 250

N4220

Fair

Over: HORSE CREEK O'FLOW

1.2 MI N OF GRANT, Choctaw, OK

Built 1925 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 200

1268C

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.5 MI E OF HUGO, Choctaw, OK

Built 1930 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 200

1249C

Fair

Over: CREEK

2. W 1. S OF MESSER, Choctaw, OK

Built 1932 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

1208C

Fair

Over: SPENCER CREEK

1.0 MI E SPENCERVILLE, Choctaw, OK

Built 1933 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

1246C

Fair

Over: ONE CREEK

.5 E .1 S OF HAMDEN, Choctaw, OK

Built 1937 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

1248C

Fair

Over: CREEK

1. E 1.7 S OF SPEER, Choctaw, OK

Built 1937 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N4340

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.0 MI S OF FROGVILLE, Choctaw, OK

Built 1937 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 25

1204C

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.5 E 6.5 N OF SOPER, Choctaw, OK

Built 1937 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N4350

Fair

Over: BIRD CREEK

2.5S 1W OF FT TOWSON, Choctaw, OK

Built 1937 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

FAS 1215

Fair

Over: CREEK

.5 E OF SPENCERVILLE, Choctaw, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 150

E2080

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.5 S .4 W OF SWINK, Choctaw, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 75

E2080

Fair

Over: DOAKSVILLE CREEK

1.5 S .3 W OF SWINK, Choctaw, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 75

N4140

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.1 E 3. N OF SOPER, Choctaw, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N4140

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.1 E 2.7 N OF SOPER, Choctaw, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E2060

Fair

Over: CROWDER CREEK

2.8 E .5 S OF SOPER, Choctaw, OK

Built 1948 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 24

E2030

Fair

Over: BOKCHITO CREEK

1.3 E 2.5 N OF SOPER, Choctaw, OK

Built 1950 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 24

FAS 1207

Fair

Over: CLEAR BOGGY CREEK O'FLOW

1.0 M W 5 MI N BOSWELL, Choctaw, OK

Built 1977 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 150

E2105

Fair

Over: SANDY BRANCH CREEK

4.0 MI S OF SAWYER, Choctaw, OK

Built 1982 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

1223C

Fair

Over: HORSE CREEK

1. S 1. E OF GRANT, Choctaw, OK

Built 1982 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

1212C

Fair

Over: SUGAR CREEK

2.5 N 2.5 W OF SOPER, Choctaw, OK

Built 1984 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N4220

Fair

Over: N. FORK LONG CREEK

3. W .4 S OF MESSER, Choctaw, OK

Built 1985 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

1234C

Fair

Over: MUDDY BOGGY CREEK

4.0 MI S OF SOPER, Choctaw, OK

Built 1990 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

IRR E2095

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.5 S-2.6W OF GOODLAND, Choctaw, OK

Built 1993 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 150

N4080

Fair

Over: CREEK

1. E 4. S OF UNGER, Choctaw, OK

Built 1995 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 50

N4200

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.1 MI N OF GOODLAND, Choctaw, OK

Built 2000 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

Showing 3,301-3,350 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.