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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUMU CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 14,994 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 100 |
| MANARD BAYOU CREEK OFLO | Oklahoma | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,000 |
| CRUTCHO CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 20,500 |
| BOUDINOT CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,000 |
| MANARD BAYOU CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,000 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 24 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1943 | 83 | 225 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1943 | 83 | 225 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 118 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1943 | 83 | 200 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1943 | 83 | 310 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1943 | 83 | 50 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 24 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1943 | 83 | 175 |
| NEGRO CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| WILD HORSE CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| BACHELOR CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 175 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1943 | 83 | 200 |
| TYNER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 600 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 624 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1943 | 83 | 2,700 |
| SAND CREEK TRIB. | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 1,300 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| SAND CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1943 | 83 | 125 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 24 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| CROW CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 10,212 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 475 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| DOG CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 200 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 870 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 7,400 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 90 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1943 | 83 | 210 |
| SASSAFRAS CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 200 |
| EAST KREBS CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 475 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 624 |
| LITTLE ELK CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1943 | 83 | 1,400 |
| BNSF R.R. UNDER | Oklahoma | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 1,250 |
| MEDICINE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 1,200 |
| HOMINY CREEK TRIBUTARY | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| PEACEABLE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 2,500 |
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.