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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 178 |
| BIG CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| WAYSIDE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 400 |
| DAVIS CREEK OFLOW | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| WHISKEY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 24 |
| COUNCIL CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| NORTH FORK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| FRONTERHOUSE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| DAVIS CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| GAR CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,400 |
| HOMINY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 112 |
| BEAR CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 321 |
| SALT CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| SPAVINAW CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| BEAR CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 300 |
| OSAGE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 24 |
| MOUNTAIN FORK RIVER | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| HICKORY CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 178 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 178 |
| SALT CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 204 |
| LITTLE DEEP CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,600 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| BIRD CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| POST OAK CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 731 |
| FLINT CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| SALT CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| CANEY RIVER OFLOW | Oklahoma | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 540 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 400 |
| CANEY RIVER | Oklahoma | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 400 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| PETERS CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| POND CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 24 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| ELM CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,730 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 24 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 24 |
| B.N. R.R./ACCESS RD. UND | Oklahoma | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 24 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
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.