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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,768 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 4,768 |
| PLUMMERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,316 |
| Harris Creek | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,991 |
| Tributary S Bosque River | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,630 |
| Tributary S Bosque River | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,630 |
| S Bosque River | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,113 |
| Tributary S Bosque River | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,113 |
| MUD CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,011 |
| RAGSDALE CR BR | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,093 |
| HAWKINS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 14,587 |
| BLACK FORK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 14,249 |
| Railroad (UP)/Highland A | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 16,983 |
| BLACK FORK CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,980 |
| BLACK FORK CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 352 |
| RED HAWK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,805 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,059 |
| WILLOW BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,059 |
| HORSLEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,990 |
| ALLIGATOR CR | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 689 |
| CRAWFORD CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 3,576 |
| CRAWFORD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 3,576 |
| JACK CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 4,312 |
| JACK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,878 |
| RUSK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 13,839 |
| HARVEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 816 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 930 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 930 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 184 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 3,522 |
| South Fork Harveys Creek | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,742 |
| Colorado River Relief | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,050 |
| Colorado River Relief | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,050 |
| Colorado River Relief | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,050 |
| UPRR | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,050 |
| GOHLKE CRK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 3,581 |
| CHISHOLM CRK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,698 |
| 3 MILE COLETO CRK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,328 |
| 5 MILE COLETO CRK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,328 |
| BOGGY CRK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,564 |
| 12 MILE COLETO CRK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,564 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,833 |
| 15 MILE COLETO CRK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,833 |
| LITTLE BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 549 |
| GELHORN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,181 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,181 |
| ELM SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,995 |
| Howard Branch | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,980 |
| Ponton Creek | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,980 |
| Indian Creek | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 3,640 |
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.