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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANGSTON BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,357 |
| BLACK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,700 |
| LITTLE PINE ISLAND BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,727 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 4,256 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 7,953 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 11,471 |
| NECHES RIVER | Texas | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 15,227 |
| BALANCE BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,438 |
| MCGRAW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,200 |
| BLACK BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,369 |
| MILL CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,369 |
| BLACK CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,369 |
| SABINE RIVER RELIEF #1 | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,369 |
| SABINE RIVER RELIEF #2 | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,369 |
| SABINE RIVER RELIEF #3 | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,369 |
| SABINE RIVER RELIEF #4 | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,369 |
| SABINE RIVER RELIEF #5 | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,240 |
| CANEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,309 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,309 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 3,382 |
| WHITMAN BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 3,382 |
| COLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,070 |
| COONS BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 15,030 |
| SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 432 |
| BIG TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,598 |
| THEUVININS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,164 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,251 |
| DRAW & STOCK PASS | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 4,957 |
| DRAW & STOCK PASS | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,957 |
| DRAW & STOCK PASS | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 4,957 |
| DRAW & STOCK PASS | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 4,957 |
| Arroyo Chilpin | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,424 |
| SOLDIER LAKE SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,425 |
| TARANCAHUAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,982 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,763 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 5,763 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,982 |
| BRANCH OF SAN DIEGO CK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 4,428 |
| SAN DIEGO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,428 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 4,428 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,271 |
| SANTA GERTRUDIS CR | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 438 |
| AGUA POQUITA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 176 |
| PENA DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 502 |
| QUEMADO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,101 |
| TEQUESQUITE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,375 |
| SECO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 22,829 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,570 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,570 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,570 |
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.