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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVANS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,570 |
| MUNDINE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,421 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 69 |
| E HOLLOWAY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 110 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 453 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 630 |
| HORDS CREEK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 240 |
| HORDS CREEK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 280 |
| SOUTH LEON RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,405 |
| SOUTH LEON RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,456 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,456 |
| SABANNA RIVER | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 723 |
| BRADY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,255 |
| COLORADO RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,189 |
| COLORADO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,189 |
| COLORADO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| MILL CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 3,523 |
| FORT HOLLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,040 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,663 |
| COLORADO RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,507 |
| SIMPSON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 137 |
| SAN SABA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 242 |
| ALPINE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 11,650 |
| MCCOMBS DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 870 |
| SMITH CANYON | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,226 |
| GOVT. HILLS DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 403 |
| GOVT. HILLS DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 271 |
| GOVT. HILLS DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 758 |
| GOVT HILLS DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 235 |
| GOVT. HILLS DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 15,815 |
| CHERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| MEXICAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 10 |
| WET SALT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,770 |
| HORSE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,670 |
| N GROESBECK CR | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 40 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 40 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 20 |
| SALT FORK OF RED RIV | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 257 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 10 |
| WEST PRONG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 20 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 418 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 636 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 43 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 10 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 10 |
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.