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