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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOST CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| SALT CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| SKULL CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| COUNCIL CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 300 |
| WILD HORSE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| BRIDGE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| BIG CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| SANDY CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| NORTH BRANCH CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| PRYOR CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 200 |
| N BOGGY CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| BNSF R.R. UNDER | Oklahoma | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| HOMINY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 750 |
| POTEAU RIVER | Oklahoma | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 175 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,000 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 5,600 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| CORDUROY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| E. BRANCH BEAVER CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| RUSH CREEK (WALNUT ST.) | Oklahoma | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 4,200 |
| NUMU CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| COWSKIN CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| LAKE | Oklahoma | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK TRIB. | Oklahoma | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 75 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 25 |
| TUKLO CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 50 |
| MCGEE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 40 |
| FITZGERALD CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 24 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 31 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 100 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 50 |
| CROWDER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 3,100 |
| Deep Red Creek | Oklahoma | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 100 |
| ADAMS CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 800 |
| WEST FORK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 100 |
| BOKCHITO CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1921 | 105 | 3,100 |
| POND CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 50 |
| CADDO CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 100 |
| CAMP CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 75 |
| BLUE RIVER | Oklahoma | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 100 |
| ROCK CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 250 |
| SPRING CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 25 |
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.