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 | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| CHEEK CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 75 |
| BUZZARD CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 24 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 24 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| BOIS DARC CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| SQUIRREL CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,000 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,000 |
| NORTH BR. RANCH CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| NICIOLA CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 64 |
| HOMINY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| BIGHEART CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 748 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 9,759 |
| HORSE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| LOST CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| DRY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| LITTLE GLASSES CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 578 |
| TONKAWA CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 270 |
| BEAR CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 2,000 |
| LITTLE CHIEF CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| OWL CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 70 |
| BILLY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 24 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 80 |
| OWL CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| ELM CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| BEAR CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 24 |
| HORSE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1940 | 86 | 24 |
| COON CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 64 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| CANEY CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| BOGGS HOLLOW CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,100 |
| BOGGS HOLLOW CRK OFLOW | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,100 |
| SAND CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,100 |
| LAGOON CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| SEILING CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,600 |
| ROCK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 125 |
| HAIKEY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,359 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 136 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 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.