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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.