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
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.