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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAND CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 325 |
| ROCK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 200 |
| HORSEPEN CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 1,471 |
| SEMINOLE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 24 |
| POND CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 24 |
| LAKE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 24 |
| LIGHTNING CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 20,000 |
| FLAT ROCK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 13,174 |
| WOLF CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,600 |
| POND CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 24 |
| UP R.R. UNDER | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 500 |
| LIGHTNING CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 13,900 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 600 |
| STILLWATER CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 24 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 250 |
| COON CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 50 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 50 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 400 |
| DRAINAGE CANAL | Oklahoma | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 300 |
| PEACEABLE CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 17,900 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| BEAVER RIVER BR. | Oklahoma | Good | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| SPRING CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 128 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1946 | 80 | 245 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1946 | 80 | 24 |
| MOSQUITO CREEK BR. | Oklahoma | Good | 1946 | 80 | 24 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| HACKBERRY CR. OFLOW | Oklahoma | Good | 1946 | 80 | 350 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1946 | 80 | 24 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 500 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 500 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 320 |
| SAND CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| BUTCHER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 24 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1946 | 80 | 292 |
| SAND CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 150 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 200 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1946 | 80 | 150 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| SILVER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 600 |
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.