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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
SNAKE CREEK TRIB. Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 1,800
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 8,100
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1950 76 1,900
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1950 76 1,900
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1950 76 480
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1950 76 480
W FORK OF GOODWATER CRK Oklahoma Good 1950 76 180
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1950 76 600
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1950 76 740
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1950 76 380
EMERALD CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 2,200
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 3,400
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1950 76 31
POLECAT CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 100
DOE CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1950 76 50
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 24
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 24
WOLF CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 100
LITTLE TURKEY CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 203
BITTER CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 100
TOWN BRANCH CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 400
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1950 76 150
KINGFISHER CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 30
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 24
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1950 76 100
COAL CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1950 76 2,000
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1950 76 24
S. FORK CAVALRY CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 25
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 24
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 100
DRAINAGE CANAL Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 1,500
DRAINAGE CANAL Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 2,000
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 50
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 1,075
BURROS CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 1,000
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 50
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 25
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1950 76 60
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1950 76 200
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 100
GREENWOOD CREEK BR. Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 24
COFFEE CREEK Oklahoma Good 1950 76 50
KETCH CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 100
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1950 76 100
SANDY CREEK OFLOW Oklahoma Poor 1950 76 75
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 100
SPRING CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 100
WINTER CAMP CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1950 76 350

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.