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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1946 80 790
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1946 80 790
WHITE GRASS CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1946 80 2,400
IRRIGATION CANAL Oklahoma Fair 1946 80 50
IRRIGATION CANAL Oklahoma Fair 1946 80 50
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1946 80 100
EAGLE CHIEF CREEK TRIB. Oklahoma Poor 1946 80 100
DUMPLING CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1946 80 100
SANDY CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1946 80 100
DRY CREEK Oklahoma Good 1946 80 970
GOOSE CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1946 80 100
HOUSE CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1946 80 920
LITTLE DEER CREEK Oklahoma Good 1946 80 970
LITTLE GLASSES CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1946 80 6,300
GRAPE CREEK Oklahoma Good 1946 80 210
BRIAR CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1946 80 920
ORM R.R. UNDER Oklahoma Fair 1946 80 38,847
PECAN CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1946 80 600
BIG SKIN BAYOU Oklahoma Fair 1946 80 3,900
U.P. R.R. UNDER Oklahoma Fair 1946 80 6,000
CLEAR CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1946 80 300
ELM CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1946 80 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1946 80 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1946 80 25
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1946 80 3,300
STILLWATER CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 1,100
COTTONWOOD CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1947 79 5,400
COTTONWOOD CREEK Oklahoma Good 1947 79 25
FORK CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1947 79 100
FOUR MILE CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1947 79 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 50
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1947 79 100
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1947 79 175
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1947 79 125
GAP CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 50
LEWIS CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1947 79 100
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1947 79 100
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1947 79 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 100
ROCK CREEK Oklahoma Good 1947 79 25
EAST MUD CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 100
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1947 79 100
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1947 79 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 125
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 2,000
SQUAW HOLLOW CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 550

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.