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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPRING CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 75 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 24 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 600 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 800 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 425 |
| PANKI BOK CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 400 |
| BUCK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 400 |
| COAL CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,000 |
| SALINA CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 760 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,600 |
| HAY CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 800 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 980 |
| POND CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 16,200 |
| MIDDLE BEAVER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,600 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,400 |
| RICE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 16,400 |
| LITTLE TURKEY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,700 |
| CLAY CREEK TRIB. | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 25 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,500 |
| LITTLE DRIFTWOOD CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 24 |
| YELLOW WATER DITCH | Oklahoma | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 200 |
| STILLWATER CREEK OFLOW | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,500 |
| LONG BRANCH CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 500 |
| ELM BRANCH CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 250 |
| WOLF CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 9,270 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 200 |
| KEMP CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,900 |
| SOLDIER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,500 |
| DELAWARE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 375 |
| WINTER CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 714 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 720 |
| SALT CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 300 |
| IVANHOE CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,700 |
| CLOUDY CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| ROARING CREEK O FLOW | Oklahoma | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,300 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Oklahoma | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 400 |
| STILLWATER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 6,200 |
| WOLF CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| BIGHEART CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,473 |
| CORTA CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 2,001 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 31 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 24 |
| DEER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 38 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 65 |
| SCATTER CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 75 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| SALT FORK TRIB. | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
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.