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 | 1925 | 101 | 904 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 300 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 500 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 500 |
| HORSE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 300 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 400 |
| DITCH DRAIN | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 250 |
| SAND CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1925 | 101 | 5,000 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,191 |
| SPRING CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 250 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| BUCK CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 255 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 80 |
| FRIENDSHIP CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 25 |
| QUARRY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 800 |
| SKULL CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 25 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| GRAYHORSE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| LITTLE WASHITA RIVER | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| POLECAT CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| SKELETON CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| CHIKASKIA RIVER | Oklahoma | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| LITTLE WASHITA RIVER | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| N. CANADIAN RIVER | Oklahoma | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| SANDY CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| COFFEE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 2,420 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1925 | 101 | 350 |
| BLACK BEAR CREEK TRIB. | Oklahoma | Good | 1925 | 101 | 140 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 300 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 25 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 100 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1926 | 100 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 100 |
| COWSKIN CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1926 | 100 | 1,450 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,600 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1926 | 100 | 930 |
| ROCK CREEK TRIB. | Oklahoma | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 7,400 |
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.