Historic Bridges in Texas
8,191 bridges built before 1951 in Texas still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 8,191 bridges in Texas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackass Prairie Creek | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 60,058 |
| TRIB OF REISER CR | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 3,184 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 2,388 |
| HOME CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1924 | 102 | 2,388 |
| HOME CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 2,585 |
| MUSTANG BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 3,067 |
| WILD CAT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1924 | 102 | 1,493 |
| BULL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 50 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Texas | Good | 1924 | 102 | 1,411 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,323 |
| LITTLE CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Good | 1924 | 102 | 1,323 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,323 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1924 | 102 | 1,250 |
| RILEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 32,048 |
| LINDLEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 32,048 |
| BRASHEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,117 |
| LAKE COLEMAN DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,722 |
| BRIER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 543 |
| STOUTS CREEK SLOUGH | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 543 |
| STOUTS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 543 |
| STOUTS CREEK SLOUGH | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 543 |
| KIRKPATRICK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 598 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 794 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 794 |
| WEST SALT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,256 |
| BOARD TREE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,256 |
| TRIB WEST SALT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,256 |
| LYNN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,616 |
| ROCK QUARRY/TRIB LOST CK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 7,523 |
| CARROLL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,241 |
| TRIB OF TWO BUSH BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,051 |
| TRIB OF TWO BUSH BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,051 |
| TRIB N FK PALO PINTO CR | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 885 |
| CAT TAIL BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 744 |
| TRIB OF MIDDLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 744 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 744 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 744 |
| TRIB OF WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 744 |
| TRIB OF WALNUT CR | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 744 |
| TRIB OF LAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 464 |
| LAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 464 |
| TRIB OF LAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 565 |
| POLLARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,932 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 957 |
| GIBSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 873 |
| BUCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5 |
| CORBIN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| McQUERRY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 49 |
| Turkey Creek | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| POLLARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 638 |
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.