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

5410C

Fair

Over: WALNUT CREEK

0.4 MI W OF MASON, Okfuskee, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 345

5422C

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.0 S .9 W OKEMAH, Okfuskee, OK

Built 1941 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

5442C

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.03 MI N US 62, Okfuskee, OK

Built 1948 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 175

5414C

Fair

Over: NUYAKA CREEK

2.S 6.9 E MASON, Okfuskee, OK

Built 1948 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 120

5470C

Fair

Over: PHILADELPHIA CREEK

5.9 N 5.E OKEMAH, Okfuskee, OK

Built 1958 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 160

E0980

Fair

Over: WOLFE CREEK

1.6 S 1.5 W WELTY, Okfuskee, OK

Built 1985 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 60

5472C

Fair

Over: LITTLE HILLIBILLY CREEK

0.4 MI N US 62, Okfuskee, OK

Built 1987 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 600

5412C

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.5 MI N CASTLE, Okfuskee, OK

Built 1997 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

SORGHUM MILL RD.

Fair

Over: OIL PEAVINE CREEK

2E; 4N & .1W I35&US66, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1930 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

NW 136TH ST.

Fair

Over: CREEK

.3E N COUNTY LINE RD, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1935 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 600

ROCKWELL AVE.

Fair

Over: BLUFF CREEK

.7S OF BRITTON RD, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1941 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 18,300

W WILSHIRE BLVD.

Fair

Over: BLUFF CREEK

.4E OF N COUNCIL RD, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1941 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 6,700

SW 29TH ST.

Fair

Over: TWIN CREEK

0.1 MI W OF MAY, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1953 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 16,440

GRAND BLVD.

Fair

Over: CROOKED OAK CREEK

100' N OF SE 15, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1960 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 6,000

NW 12TH ST.

Fair

Over: CREEK

AT GRAND BLVD, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1976 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 2,500

ROXBORO DR

Fair

Over: CREEK

.4S OF NW 122, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1984 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 350

SPRUCE

Fair

Over: CREEK

.1N OF SW29/SPRUCE, Oklahoma, OK

Built 1995 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 300

SW 36TH ST. (WB)

Fair

Over: BROCK CREEK

.1W OF PENN ON SW 36TH, Oklahoma, OK

Built 2001 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 8,000

E1100 (SW 44TH)

Fair

Over: BROCK CREEK

0.9 MI EAST OF MAY AVENUE, Oklahoma, OK

Built 2003 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 13,400

FAS 5620C

Fair

Over: CREEK

5.8 E US75, Okmulgee, OK

Built 1949 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 200

6136C

Fair

Over: CREEK

4.0 MI E OF BLANCO, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1933 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6120C

Fair

Over: CREEK

.5 S 1. E SCIPIO, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1933 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 200

E1450

Fair

Over: CREEK

2. S 3. W OF CABANISS, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1937 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N3910

Fair

Over: COON CREEK

.5 E & 5.9 N OF ASHLAN, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6170C

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.9 S BACHE, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N4170

Fair

Over: CREEK

2 S 1 W OF HAILYVILLE, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6172C

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.6 S 2.7 W HARTSHORNE, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N4180

Fair

Over: CREEK

.3 S OF COUNTS, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6138C

Fair

Over: CREEK

6.7S 2.6E OF BLANCO, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E1560

Fair

Over: CHUN CREEK

2.5 N .5 W OF PITTSBUR, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E1560

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.6 E 2.0 N OF KIOWA, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E1520

Fair

Over: PINEY CREEK

1.5 S 1.5 E OF SAVANNA, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E1520

Fair

Over: CREEK

3. S 2.5 W HAILEYVILLE, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N4300

Fair

Over: SAN BOIS CREEK

1.5 MI S OF QUINTON, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 25

N4015

Fair

Over: CREEK

5. E .2 S OF SCIPIO, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N3950

Fair

Over: LITTLE WILD HORSE CREEK

3.1 N 1. W ARPELAR, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

N4020

Fair

Over: CHUN CREEK

1.7E 2.N OF KIOWA, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E1310

Fair

Over: CREEK

3.6 S 3.9 W INDIANOLA, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6112C

Fair

Over: CREEK

1. N 1.8 W QUINTON, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6166C

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.2 MI S MCALESTER LAK, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6160C

Fair

Over: CREEK

4. N OF PITTSBURG, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6138C

Fair

Over: CREEK

5.5 S 2 E OF BLANCO, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E1570

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.6 E 1.0 N OF KIOWA, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6138C

Fair

Over: CREEK

1 S 2.3 E OF PITTSBURG, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6144C

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.5 N .5 W OF COUNTS, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6144C

Fair

Over: CREEK

.8 S 1.4 E OF COUNTS, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

6144C

Fair

Over: CEDAR CREEK

1.5 N OF COUNTS, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1939 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

D3980

Fair

Over: CREEK

2. S .5 W OF KIOWA, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E1480

Fair

Over: MILLER CREEK

2. S .5 W OF ALDERSON, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

E1290

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.6 S 1.2 W INDIANOLA, Pittsburg, OK

Built 1996 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

Showing 4,201-4,250 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.