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
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1922 104 25
COWETA CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1922 104 3,440
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1922 104 670
SALT CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1922 104 25
SHELL CREEK LAKE Oklahoma Poor 1922 104 400
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1923 103 2,500
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1923 103 1,000
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1923 103 24
LITTLE SNAKE CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1923 103 6,800
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1923 103 2,270
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1923 103 1,500
LEADER CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1923 103 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1923 103 2,500
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1923 103 2,500
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1923 103 2,500
RUSH CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1923 103 309
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1923 103 2,000
NORTH SPRING CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1923 103 40
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1923 103 1,000
E. GRAY HORSE CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1923 103 100
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1923 103 406
SAUNDERS CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1923 103 271
CLARIDY CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1923 103 2,500
S. FORK OF CALVARY CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1923 103 25
CANEY RIVER Oklahoma Fair 1923 103 750
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1923 103 200
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1923 103 750
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1924 102 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1924 102 24
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1924 102 3,300
RIDDLE CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1924 102 50
OLD U.S. 270 UNDER Oklahoma Fair 1924 102 9,200
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1924 102 200
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1924 102 6,700
SANDY CANAL Oklahoma Good 1924 102 7,200
STILLWATER CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1924 102 50
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1924 102 100
SAND CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1924 102 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1924 102 250
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1924 102 250
SALT CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1924 102 100
PENNINGTON CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1924 102 100
DRY CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1924 102 75
DEEP FORK CANADIAN RIV. Oklahoma Poor 1924 102 50
SALT CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1924 102 70
DEEP FORK CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1924 102 100
DEEP FORK RIVER Oklahoma Poor 1924 102 100
N. CANADIAN RIVER Oklahoma Poor 1924 102 2,000
BLACK BEAR CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1924 102 50
FRANK HENRY CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1924 102 100

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.