Historic Bridges in Louisiana
614 bridges built before 1951 in Louisiana still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 614 bridges in Louisiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON CANAL | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,347 |
| DRAINAGE BAYOU | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 270 |
| HALF MOON BAYOU | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 270 |
| HANSON CANAL | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,242 |
| DRAIN | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,956 |
| DRAIN | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15,627 |
| CLARKE BAYOU | Louisiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 2,376 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,209 |
| TIGER BRANCH | Louisiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,209 |
| RED BAYOU | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,209 |
| CANEY CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,728 |
| TRIBUTARY TO MILE CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,200 |
| MILE CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,200 |
| TRIB TO COOLEY BRANCH | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,041 |
| TRIBUTARY TO MILE CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 400 |
| TRIB TO COOLEY BRANCH | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,041 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,275 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,216 |
| BAYOU | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,181 |
| BEE BAYOU | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,451 |
| COW BAYOU | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,451 |
| CYPRESS BAYOU | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,451 |
| HURRICANE | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,451 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,451 |
| DRAIN | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,451 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,451 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,451 |
| DRAIN | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,451 |
| DRAIN | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,451 |
| BAYOU COCO | Louisiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 668 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 125 |
| MACHIS BAYOU | Louisiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 665 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Good | 1930 | 96 | 14,420 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Good | 1930 | 96 | 296 |
| STREAM NO NAME | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,649 |
| STREAM NO NAME | Louisiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 6,347 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 134 |
| DRAIN | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15,607 |
| DRAIN | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 14,365 |
| DRAIN | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,499 |
| DRAIN | Louisiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,499 |
| DRAIN CANAL | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,687 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,899 |
| BAYOU MALLET | Louisiana | Good | 1931 | 95 | 4,319 |
| BAYOU FORK | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,913 |
| BAYOU PLAQUEMINE | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,913 |
| BAYOU CALAHAN | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 20,603 |
| LASALLE COULEE | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 14,501 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,242 |
| BAYOU CHOUPIQUE | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,242 |
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.