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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BULL CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 200 |
| EAST BRANCH WOLF CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 200 |
| WEST WOLF CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1943 | 83 | 200 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1943 | 83 | 200 |
| PECAN CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1943 | 83 | 200 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 800 |
| SITTING BEAR CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 4,000 |
| SITTING BEAR CREEK TRIB. | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 4,000 |
| SITTING BEAR CREEK TRIB. | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 800 |
| WEST WOLF CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 800 |
| UNNAMED | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 1,400 |
| OUTLET OF LAKE GEORGE | Oklahoma | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| BLACK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1944 | 82 | 25 |
| PENNINGTON CREEK (E FORK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 55 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1944 | 82 | 100 |
| SOUTH FORK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 266 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1944 | 82 | 266 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 100 |
| RED BANK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 25 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 5,600 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1944 | 82 | 3,700 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 3,800 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 3,800 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 3,800 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 3,800 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1944 | 82 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 3,400 |
| ASH CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 25 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 50 |
| BLUFF CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 1,025 |
| NELLIE BLY CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 300 |
| CORDELL CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 3,000 |
| BIRD BAKER CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1944 | 82 | 380 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1945 | 81 | 150 |
| COAL CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 200 |
| MILL CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 3,520 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 450 |
| MCCANN CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 50 |
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.