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
NUMU CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1931 95 16,850
WEST FORK SANDY CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1931 95 900
SUTTLE CREEK Oklahoma Good 1931 95 1,400
WASHITA RIVER OFLOW Oklahoma Fair 1931 95 100
DOUBLE SPRING CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1931 95 1,304
WASHITA RIVER OVER FLOW Oklahoma Fair 1931 95 100
EAST FORK SANDY CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1931 95 1,800
BUCK CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1931 95 450
LONG BRANCH CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1931 95 75
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1931 95 300
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1932 94 150
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1932 94 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1932 94 200
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1932 94 100
TUTTLE CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 100
EAST CLAY CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1932 94 25
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1932 94 100
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1932 94 100
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 2,000
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1932 94 1,800
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 3,000
DEEP CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1932 94 840
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 1,200
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 400
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 840
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1932 94 2,300
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 250
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 1,300
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 3,700
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 1,200
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1932 94 3,400
ROSS BRANCH CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1932 94 1,300
ROSS BRANCH TRIB. Oklahoma Fair 1932 94 1,300
MIDDLE BR./JENKINS CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1932 94 1,600
E. BRANCH/ JENKINS CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 1,600
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1932 94 1,200
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 1,300
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1932 94 2,000
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 2,100
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 1,300
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 2,700
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 870
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 2,000
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1932 94 2,200
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 250
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 2,200
LAKE CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 1,300
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1932 94 2,200
ELM CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1932 94 1,300
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1932 94 2,100

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.