Payne County Bridge Report Card
Payne County scores 74 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Payne County, Oklahoma
Payne County has 384 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 40 rated poor and 8 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 10.4% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 14,213 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Payne County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 74/100 (C). The county has 384 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 40 in poor condition and 8 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 14,213 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 10.4% | 20.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.9% of measured traffic | 1.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.1% | 4.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 729,044 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 10.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 14,213 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Payne County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coyle RD (n3240) over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 629 | 1950 |
| Sangre Rd. over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1984 |
| Dunkin Rd. over Short Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 297 | 1998 |
| 145th ST (e0735) over Corduroy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 280 | 1948 |
| Mcelroy (e0610) over Council Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1920 |
| Parotte over Brush Cr.trib. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1936 |
| Lakeview Rd(e0600) over Stillwater Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1950 |
| 92nd ST (e0690) over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1940 |
| E0615 (virginia ST over West Boomer Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,000 | 1980 |
| Franklin Lane over Boomer Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,800 | 1976 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.