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 | 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.