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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOOAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,353 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,353 |
| BLUFF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,353 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,686 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,686 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,100 |
| BIG SULPHUR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,865 |
| BYRD HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,862 |
| LITTLE SULPHUR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,865 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 246 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,626 |
| BRANCH OF CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 11,913 |
| METHEGLIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 648 |
| FLINT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 135 |
| BOSQUE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,062 |
| JOHNSON BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 5,900 |
| DYESS BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 5,900 |
| SHUMACHER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,476 |
| MERIDIAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,290 |
| TRIB OF N BOSQUE RIVER | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 6,290 |
| TRIB OF N BOSQUE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,290 |
| TRIB OF N BOSQUE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10,880 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 616 |
| TRIB OF N BOSQUE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,024 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 942 |
| AUSTIN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 43 |
| TRIB OF CORYELL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 177 |
| BRANCH OF CAVE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 70 |
| SH 6 BUS | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 75 |
| BOGGY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,177 |
| LITTLE POND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,693 |
| TRIBUTARY OF ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 26 |
| TRIBUTARY OF ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 26 |
| TRIBUTARY LITTLE DEER | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 27 |
| MESQUITE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,894 |
| LOGAN BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 4,940 |
| COUCH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
| PECAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 626 |
| GRUBBS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 222 |
| COBB CREEK | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,325 |
| ASH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,120 |
| MAY BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,120 |
| LITTLE COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,120 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,307 |
| POST OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,545 |
| POST OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,545 |
| MITCHELL GROVE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,545 |
| BRANCH OF ITASCA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,383 |
| CHAMBERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,383 |
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.