Historic Bridges in Kansas
5,656 bridges built before 1951 in Kansas still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 5,656 bridges in Kansas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 10 |
| HAPPY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 30 |
| BACHELOR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 80 |
| WHITE ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO SNOW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 20 |
| DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 50 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO PUMPKIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO LABETTE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO LAKE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO LABETTE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 30 |
| TRIB. TO DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 30 |
| BACON CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 35 |
| W. ELKHORN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 10 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 15 |
| SOUTH COTTONWOOD RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO N. COTTONWOOD | Kansas | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO FRENCH CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 10 |
| SILVER CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 35 |
| MUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 40 |
| MUD CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 35 |
| EAST BRANCH CLEAR CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 25 |
| EAST BRANCH CLEAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 30 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 10 |
| ROBIDOUX CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 10 |
| TRIB. TO ROCK CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 48 |
| SOUTH WEA CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 108 |
| TRIB. TO RABBIT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 78 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 40 |
| KILL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 5 |
| PIPE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 400 |
| OTTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 5 |
| BRANCH OF FANCY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 75 |
| PARADISE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 40 |
| BULL CREEK TRIBUTARY | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 10 |
| KINSLEY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 30 |
| TRIB DRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 38 |
| MASSASOIT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 20 |
| TRIB DRAGOON CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 15 |
| BATCH CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 20 |
| TRIB. TO VILLAGE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 20 |
| CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 56 |
| TRIB. TO STRANGER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 15 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 30 |
| COLE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 25 |
| COTTONWOOD RIVER | Kansas | Poor | 1916 | 110 | 50 |
| LITTLE CHERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 25 |
| SPRING RIVER-OVERFLOW | Kansas | Poor | 1916 | 110 | 5 |
| TRIB. TO SAC CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO HERMES CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 15 |
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.