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
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.