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 (SE 59TH) | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 550 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| PARSLEY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 910 |
| BLACK FORK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 24 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,000 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,000 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1935 | 91 | 740 |
| STILWELL BRANCH | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 500 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,300 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| QUAPAW CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| SAND CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 450 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 66 |
| PIGEON CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| MUD SLOUGH | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,000 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,300 |
| LITTLE CANE CR.TRIB. | Oklahoma | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| LEADER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 450 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 165 |
| ELM CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 24 |
| WALKER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,300 |
| STILLWATER CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,200 |
| MOSQUITO CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,000 |
| RICE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 900 |
| STEEL DUST CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1935 | 91 | 980 |
| COAL CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 800 |
| BIG CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 450 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 165 |
| CANEY RIVER | Oklahoma | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| LAKE | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,000 |
| SQUAW CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| DEEP FORK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 19,600 |
| TRAIL CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 207 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| BULL CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| WELLS CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1935 | 91 | 250 |
| CRUTCHO CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| EAST QUANAH CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,250 |
| SPRING CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 24 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 37 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1936 | 90 | 4,600 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
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.