Historic Bridges in Oklahoma
5,554 bridges built before 1951 in Oklahoma still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 5,554 bridges in Oklahoma built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old, many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWOMILES CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,200 |
| GARLAND CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 310 |
| LODGE POLE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 75 |
| WILD HORSE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 30 |
| CROW CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 500 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| DRY CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| CROWDER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 24 |
| S. CORCORAR CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| WALNUT BAYOU | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 160 |
| TUCKER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| LINE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,463 |
| BACHELOR CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| CRIPPLE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 410 |
| EUCHEE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 81 |
| COODY CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 2,200 |
| THREE MILE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 410 |
| PRYOR CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 500 |
| CHICKEN CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| N. CORCORAN CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| WOLF CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 7,709 |
| HONEY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| NUYAKA CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 120 |
| STARVATION CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,200 |
| BEATY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| MILL CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 410 |
| FOURCHE MALINE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 200 |
| PRYOR CREEK RELIEF | Oklahoma | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 500 |
| BIG CABIN CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 250 |
| SPAVINAW CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 400 |
| BARON FORK CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 475 |
| BARON FORK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 222 |
| ROCK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,200 |
| FOURCHE MALINE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 1,800 |
| LAKE TEXOMA(ROOSEVELT) | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 7,800 |
| BUCKHEAD CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 24 |
| CANTON LAKE SPILLWAY | Oklahoma | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 730 |
| CRATER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 50 |
| EAST GRIEVER CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 75 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 700 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 600 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 514 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.