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
LITTLE BEAVER CREEK Oklahoma Good 1947 79 2,000
CLEAR CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 100
CLEAR CREEK Oklahoma Good 1947 79 100
LITTLE PRYOR CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 100
DEER CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 200
BUCK CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 300
WILD HORSE CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 100
COAL CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 162
GLASSES CREEK Oklahoma Good 1947 79 1,600
SPRING CREEK Oklahoma Good 1947 79 400
WOODS CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 1,100
CHOUTEAU CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 175
ROCK CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 14,100
SHELL CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 668
U.P. R.R. UNDER Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 6,150
SKELETON CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1947 79 100
SYCAMORE CREEK Oklahoma Good 1947 79 1,100
WEWOKA CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 1,025
MIDDLE BEAVER CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1947 79 100
CHOCTAW RD SERVICE RD Oklahoma Fair 1947 79 100
RABB CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1948 78 200
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1948 78 525
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1948 78 450
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1948 78 130
WILLOW CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1948 78 75
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1948 78 100
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1948 78 100
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1948 78 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1948 78 7,200
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1948 78 500
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1948 78 200
LONG CREEK Oklahoma Good 1948 78 175
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1948 78 200
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1948 78 100
W. Barnetz Creek Oklahoma Good 1948 78 50
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1948 78 400
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1948 78 36
SALT FORK OF ARK. TRIB. Oklahoma Good 1948 78 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1948 78 100
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1948 78 24
ELM CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1948 78 25
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1948 78 100
MERKLE CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1948 78 1,638
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1948 78 25
CORDUROY CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1948 78 280
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1948 78 100
CREEK Oklahoma Poor 1948 78 100
CREEK Oklahoma Good 1948 78 200
CREEK Oklahoma Fair 1948 78 200
HARLOW CREEK Oklahoma Good 1948 78 2,555

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.