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
QUAPAW CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1914 112 100
KICKAPOO CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1914 112 100
ROBINSON CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1914 112 100
BLACK BEAR CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1914 112 24
CAVE SPRINGS TRIB. Oklahoma Fair 1914 112 100
WEST BARNETZ CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1915 111 25
TURKEY CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1915 111 50
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1915 111 24
SPRING CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1915 111 100
OTTER CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1915 111 24
N. CANADIAN RIVER Oklahoma Poor 1915 111 100
ROSS BRANCH CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1916 110 650
OTTER CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1916 110 100
WEST OTTER CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1916 110 100
WEST BEAVER CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1916 110 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1917 109 100
BRUSH CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1917 109 175
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1917 109 200
BLACK BEAR CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1917 109 50
BUFFALO CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1917 109 24
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1917 109 25
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1918 108 20
SNAKE CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1918 108 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1918 108 100
DRY CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1918 108 50
DEER CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1918 108 2,000
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1918 108 900
BIG BRANCH CREEK OFLOW Oklahoma Good 1918 108 300
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1918 108 80
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1918 108 810
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1918 108 7,800
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1918 108 700
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1918 108 1,300
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1918 108 3,500
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1918 108 660
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1918 108 1,600
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1918 108 3,500
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1918 108 400
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1918 108 400
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1918 108 3,500
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1918 108 660
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1918 108 3,500
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1918 108 1,100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1918 108 1,200
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1918 108 1,200
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1918 108 1,100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1918 108 2,800
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1918 108 1,100
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1918 108 2,800
BUCK CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1918 108 1,600

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.