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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.