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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOODS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,978 |
| BARKER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 6,049 |
| TRIB OF SYCAMORE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 710 |
| Plants Creek | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,263 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 12,320 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 12,320 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 12,320 |
| BENNETT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 12,320 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 12,320 |
| LITTLE WICHITA RIVER REL | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 12,320 |
| LITTLE WICHITA RIVER | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 12,320 |
| FULLER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 8,060 |
| DRY FK LITTLE WICHITA RV | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 883 |
| WILDHORSE BRANCH # 1 | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 761 |
| WILDHORSE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 761 |
| COLE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 460 |
| LONG CREEK | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 472 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,751 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 28 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 7,213 |
| RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 645 |
| SALT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,616 |
| SALT BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,190 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 1,617 |
| OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,617 |
| CAMERON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 1,322 |
| CAMERON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,322 |
| CAMERON CREEK REL | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,322 |
| Crawfish Creek | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| PECOS RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,450 |
| SANDERSON CANYON DRAW | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 1,516 |
| Sanderson Canyon | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,192 |
| TRAIN ROBBER CANYON | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,516 |
| Pecos River | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,246 |
| MAIN LINE CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,150 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 574 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 370 |
| COYOTE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 370 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 724 |
| FLAG BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 724 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 724 |
| EAST FORK DRY DEVILS RIV | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,961 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,091 |
| BATTLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| Battle Creek Relief | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| Cooper Creek | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| Dinner Branch | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| WEST FORK MEXIA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 13 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 90 |
| Cottonwood Creek Branch | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 90 |
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.