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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTTER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| MERKLE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,026 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| DRAINAGE CANAL | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,500 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,400 |
| POND CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 24 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 475 |
| POND CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 24 |
| BRIDGE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| BISHOP CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4,388 |
| HAIKEY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,447 |
| SAND CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 24 |
| DUCK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,250 |
| BNSF R.R. UNDER | Oklahoma | Good | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| MUD CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 75 |
| PRYOR CREEK OFLOW | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 8,100 |
| DRY CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| N FORK OF LITTLE RIVER | Oklahoma | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 3,100 |
| LITTLE GRIEF CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 230 |
| SKUNK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,442 |
| SKIP-OUT CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 750 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1950 | 76 | 22,600 |
| CANEY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,200 |
| LITTLE ELK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| SLWC R.R. UNDER | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| NORTH CANADIAN RIVER | Oklahoma | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| SAND CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,200 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1950 | 76 | 850 |
| RED CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1950 | 76 | 380 |
| LITTLE DEER CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1950 | 76 | 600 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| ROCK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 250 |
| SHELL CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,100 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 328 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,000 |
| BLUE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| PAWNEE LAKE | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| BLACK FORK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| GYPSUN CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| CHIKASKIA RIVER | Oklahoma | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| RED ROCK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 225 |
| STILLWATER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| POND CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 250 |
| OTTER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,400 |
| EAST BUFFALO CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1950 | 76 | 700 |
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.