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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COFFIN CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| NORWOOD CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| GAR CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 250 |
| DEEP FORK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10,375 |
| RUSH CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| PINE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,200 |
| FORCHE MALINE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| POND CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 24 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK OFL | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 210 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,500 |
| ROCK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,800 |
| FRAZIER CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,000 |
| MINERAL BAYOU CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,200 |
| LITTLE ELK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| DUMPLING CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,500 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| WEWOKA CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 125 |
| DEEP RED CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 210 |
| SALT CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| KIAMICHI RIVER | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| BIG EAGLE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| SPRING RIVER | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,000 |
| NEOSHO RIVER | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,000 |
| ELM CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1940 | 86 | 105 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,400 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 400 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1940 | 86 | 150 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 20,000 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| POND CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 24 |
| DEEP FORK CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 14,100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 24 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15,500 |
| LIGHTNING CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25,000 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15,000 |
| REDOUBT CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| SOLDIER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 16,664 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 17,500 |
| COAL CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 11,500 |
| LYTLE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1940 | 86 | 70 |
| COON CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 700 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 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.