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 | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 125 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 225 |
| DOUBLE BRANCH CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1938 | 88 | 300 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 300 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 520 |
| BLUFF CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 48,400 |
| TRIB. OF LITTLE DEEP RED | Oklahoma | Good | 1938 | 88 | 730 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,600 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,500 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 9,900 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,200 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,200 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,200 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,200 |
| FLINT CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| PECAN CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| CHUN CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 150 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| BUZZARD CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 200 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 40 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| PENNINGTON CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 55 |
| CRABTREE BRANCH | Oklahoma | Good | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 250 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| ROCK CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 33 |
| WEST BEAVER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 75 |
| LITTLE BLUE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| BIGHEART CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,656 |
| WARREN BRANCH | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1938 | 88 | 520 |
| BILLINGSLIE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,900 |
| STINK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 75 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| BELL CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| MAYHEW CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| TRIB. TEE PEE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| BULL CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 24 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 40 |
| WEBB CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| LITTLE MULE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 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.