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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1905 | 121 | 25 |
| UP R.R. UNDER | Oklahoma | Poor | 1905 | 121 | 7,560 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 100 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 75 |
| MEDICINE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1906 | 120 | 200 |
| S. CANADIAN RIVER | Oklahoma | Poor | 1906 | 120 | 250 |
| UP R.R. UNDER | Oklahoma | Poor | 1907 | 119 | 750 |
| BEAR CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1908 | 118 | 100 |
| OKMULGEE CREEK | Oklahoma | Good | 1909 | 117 | 9,400 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 50 |
| PRETTY CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1909 | 117 | 25 |
| SNAKE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1909 | 117 | 288 |
| SOLDIER CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 25 |
| BUTLER CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 50 |
| NINE MILE BEAVER CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 25 |
| RED ROCK CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 24 |
| WOLF CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 25 |
| LONG BRANCH CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 24 |
| PRYOR CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 75 |
| LOST CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 100 |
| PURCELL CREEK BR. | Oklahoma | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 100 |
| GENTRY CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 100 |
| WAGON CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 50 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 100 |
| TIMBER LAKE CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 100 |
| DEEP FORK CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 1,400 |
| MUD CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 832 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 25 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 45 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 45 |
| ROCK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 100 |
| ROBINSON CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 100 |
| SALT CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 100 |
| RANCH CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 100 |
| ROBINSON CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 100 |
| DEER CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 100 |
| BIRD CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 1,000 |
| BIRD CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 1,331 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 25 |
| CROWS NEST CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 100 |
| WEST BEAVER CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 24 |
| ROBINSON CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 100 |
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.