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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 609 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,671 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,671 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,218 |
| HORSE.PEN CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,236 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 6,236 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,258 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,263 |
| DRAIN | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,886 |
| DRAIN | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,886 |
| DRAIN | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,886 |
| DRAIN | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,886 |
| DRAIN | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,886 |
| DRAIN | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,113 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,041 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,041 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Good | 1931 | 95 | 8,463 |
| CANAL | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 14,902 |
| DRAIN | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,391 |
| DRAIN | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,001 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,559 |
| COULEE DES GRUE | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 18,571 |
| BAYOU GRAPPE | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,977 |
| ELEM BRANCH | Louisiana | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 14 |
| JESSE BRANCH | Louisiana | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 14 |
| BOEUF BAYOU | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,281 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,615 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,615 |
| WATERS CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,615 |
| CASTOR RELIEF | Louisiana | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 306 |
| CASTOR RELIEF | Louisiana | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 306 |
| DRAIN | Louisiana | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 306 |
| CASTOR RELIEF | Louisiana | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 306 |
| BAYOU MANCHAC | Louisiana | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 9,615 |
| PONCHATOULA CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 21,457 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Good | 1932 | 94 | 5,359 |
| DRAIN | Louisiana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,756 |
| BAYOU | Louisiana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,492 |
| BAYOU | Louisiana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,040 |
| PLAQUEMINE BRULE | Louisiana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,630 |
| RAMOS BAYOU | Louisiana | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 7,504 |
| BAYOU GRAND CANE | Louisiana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,256 |
| S. FORK OF BRUSHY BAYOU | Louisiana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 9,866 |
| BRUSHY BAYOU | Louisiana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 9,866 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Good | 1932 | 94 | 9,942 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 9,942 |
| DRAIN | Louisiana | Good | 1932 | 94 | 9,942 |
| COOLEY BR RELIEF | Louisiana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 9,942 |
| COOLEY BRANCH | Louisiana | Good | 1932 | 94 | 9,942 |
| CREEK | Louisiana | Good | 1932 | 94 | 9,942 |
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.