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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANCH OF AQUILLA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| TRIBUTARY AQUILLA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| AQUILLA CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
| TRIBUTARY AQUILLA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
| WHITNEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 931 |
| NAVASOTA RIVER W RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,978 |
| NAVASOTA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,978 |
| NAVASOTA RIVER E RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,978 |
| PIN OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,978 |
| SANDY CREEK (LAKE MEXIA) | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,311 |
| NAVASOTA RIVER W RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 7,027 |
| NAVASOTA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 7,027 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 7,027 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,756 |
| SPRING CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,756 |
| PACKWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 18 |
| WILLIAMS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5 |
| SAND BRANCH | Texas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 55 |
| WACO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 24,823 |
| MIDDLE BOSQUE RIVER DR | Texas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 134 |
| DAVIS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 674 |
| ROCK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 835 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 27 |
| PRIMROSE CREK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 744 |
| HOWARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,727 |
| MOUND PRAIRIE CREEK TR | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,028 |
| WELLS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,050 |
| HAMPTON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,858 |
| Grissom Cr | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,323 |
| TAILS CR BR | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| GUM CR | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 338 |
| BIRCHES CR | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 170 |
| E GUM CR | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 140 |
| BROMLEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,357 |
| HAM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 411 |
| MINDEN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 830 |
| CLEAR BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 421 |
| ATTOYAC BAYOU TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 414 |
| ALLEN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,393 |
| HILL CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 230 |
| DRY LACY FORK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,768 |
| DRY LACY FORK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,768 |
| RED BAYOU TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 43 |
| T & NO RR | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,636 |
| BANITA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15,672 |
| LA NANA BAYOU TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 55 |
| BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 21,419 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10,084 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 17,321 |
| CHOATES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,299 |
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.