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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 10 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 108 |
| PARKER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,650 |
| JONAH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 444 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 6 |
| WAFER CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 424 |
| SHELTON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 193 |
| AUDS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,675 |
| ROBERTSON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,999 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,661 |
| BAKER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,661 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,148 |
| PECAN BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,148 |
| PECAN BAYOU RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,148 |
| TANYARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,740 |
| WHITE OAK BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,740 |
| LITTLE BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,197 |
| CARROLL BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,740 |
| DELAWARE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 732 |
| SOUTH PALUXY RIVER | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 6,979 |
| GOOSE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,066 |
| GOOSE BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 4,720 |
| S FK N BOSQUE RIVER BR | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,720 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 16,846 |
| FALL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 8,487 |
| MCANEAR CREEK | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 22,866 |
| NORTH FK CHAMBERS CK | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 954 |
| BOGGY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 699 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 149 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 261 |
| TRIB TO BILLS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 84 |
| SNIDER BR | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 379 |
| HONEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 247 |
| TRIB OF ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,962 |
| SALT BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 201 |
| GRINDSTRONE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 311 |
| HILL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 203 |
| CLEAR FK TRINITY RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10,321 |
| GRASSY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 71 |
| HOGPEN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 26,965 |
| DOSIER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 8,144 |
| LIVE OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 7,221 |
| TRIB OF LAKE WORTH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,727 |
| BRANCH OF JOHNSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 254 |
| KEE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,858 |
| SULPHUR BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,959 |
| TRIB TO LAKE WORTH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 12,603 |
| TRIB W FORK TRINITY RIV | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,748 |
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.