Pottawatomie County Bridge Report Card
Pottawatomie County scores 80 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma
Pottawatomie County has 408 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 25 rated poor and 10 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.1% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 48,425 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Pottawatomie County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 80/100 (B). The county has 408 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 25 in poor condition and 10 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 48,425 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 | 6.1% | 12.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.4% of measured traffic | 3.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.5% | 4.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,106,157 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 | 6.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 48,425 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Pottawatomie County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6316c over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,000 | 1941 |
| 6304c over Stomp Dance Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,030 | 1975 |
| 6304c over Squaw Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,030 | 1993 |
| 6304c over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,030 | 1993 |
| 6306c over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 880 | 1955 |
| 6306c over Shan Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 880 | 1955 |
| 6368c over Bruno Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 590 | 1981 |
| 6374c over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 250 | 1995 |
| E1380 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1939 |
| N3360 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1962 |
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.