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
LITTLE BLUE RIVER Oklahoma Poor 1938 88 100
BATTLE CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 1,900
BRUSH CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1938 88 50
CACHE CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 50
MCMURTREY CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 1,500
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 6,300
BUZZARD CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 24
CADDO CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 100
WARREN BRANCH Oklahoma Poor 1938 88 200
BUZZARD CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1938 88 24
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 100
RED HORSE CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 25
ROCK CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 100
BAD CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 360
WATSON CREEK Oklahoma Good 1938 88 1,500
BOGGY CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 1,400
LITTLE CANE CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1938 88 100
HOGEYE CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 100
KANALLA CREEK Oklahoma Good 1938 88 6,100
MILL CREEK Oklahoma Good 1938 88 2,900
BIRCH CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 100
MINERAL BAYOU CREEK Oklahoma Good 1938 88 9,200
ROCK CREEK Oklahoma Good 1938 88 4,200
OFLOW Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 1,300
POLECAT CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 3,600
B.N.S.F. R/R & CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 800
BLACK BEAR CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1938 88 100
GRAND LAKE/SAILBOAT Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 5,200
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1938 88 431
CROW CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1938 88 100
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1938 88 100
GRAND RIVER Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 500
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 3,000
BRANCH CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 100
BIRDS NEST CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 50
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1938 88 500
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 100
EAGLE CHIEF CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 75
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1938 88 100
REDHORSE CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1938 88 24
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 50
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 75
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1938 88 75
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1938 88 37

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.