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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARSLEY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 190 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,400 |
| SALT CREEK TRIB. | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,500 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,600 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,000 |
| HAY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,000 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1936 | 90 | 4,500 |
| STILWATER CREEK OFLOW | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 14,200 |
| SPRING CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 100 |
| CARTER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,988 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1936 | 90 | 420 |
| LOCUST CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 6,000 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1936 | 90 | 5,900 |
| E FORK BIG CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 24 |
| PERRY CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 100 |
| COW CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 100 |
| TIGER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,200 |
| BLACK BEAR CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,800 |
| LITTLE HILLIBY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1936 | 90 | 200 |
| COON CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,600 |
| PAWHUSKA LAKE | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 25 |
| ROCK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 330 |
| YASHAU CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 100 |
| SANDY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,500 |
| CANEY BOGGY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 100 |
| ABANDONED R.R. UNDER | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,000 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,300 |
| LITTLE GLASSES CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 100 |
| MUD CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,300 |
| WHITE OAK CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,900 |
| UP R.R. UNDER | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 135 |
| BLUE BEAVER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,626 |
| POND CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 75 |
| R.R. (ABANDONED) UNDER | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,800 |
| DUMPLING CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,400 |
| BIRD CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,413 |
| CHOCTAW RD & UP R.R. UND | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,700 |
| MONTEZUMA CR.TRIB. | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 700 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 75 |
| BILLY CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 233 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,198 |
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.