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
SAN BOIS CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 100
LITTLE PRYOR CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1940 86 100
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1940 86 50
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 3,219
DOAKSVILLE CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 24
BULL CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1940 86 1,030
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 100
WATERHOLE CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 100
ELM CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1940 86 100
GRAND LAKE-HICKORY CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1940 86 1,664
FLINT CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 4,200
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1940 86 1,100
ELM CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 180
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 4,200
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1940 86 1,100
EAST TIGER CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 3,700
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1940 86 1,900
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 670
DRY CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 2,700
PRUETT CREEK Oklahoma Good 1940 86 2,700
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 2,700
WATERFALL CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 2,200
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 190
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1940 86 3,000
EAGLE CREEK Oklahoma Good 1940 86 1,200
CROOKED CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 24
SOUTH ELM CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1940 86 57
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 100
CHERRY CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 11,137
PIN CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 100
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1940 86 100
DOUBLE BRANCH CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 40
IRRIGATION CANAL Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 60
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 60
WOLF CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1940 86 30
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1940 86 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 50
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1940 86 70
LITTLE BLUE RIVER Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 100
LITTLE POLECAT CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 100
BILLY CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1940 86 50
BULL CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1940 86 24
NORTH ELM CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1940 86 70
NEVERSWEAT CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1940 86 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 200
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1940 86 100
DIBBLE CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 100
CEDAR CREEK Oklahoma Good 1940 86 100
BANDY CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1940 86 100

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.