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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIB HACKBERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 193 |
| PARKER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 23,121 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 23,456 |
| PAW PAW BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 787 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,438 |
| LNVA CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 22,086 |
| PT ART FR WTR CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 707 |
| DEVERS CANAL | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,017 |
| SHILOH CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 2,278 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 799 |
| N FORK WILLOW MARSH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 799 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,382 |
| IRVING BRANCH | Texas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| NEWTON DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,131 |
| CYPRESS BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 904 |
| ANDERSON GULLY | Texas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 446 |
| TERRY GULLY | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 71 |
| LITTLE TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,684 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 4,611 |
| NECHES RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,611 |
| PALO BLANCO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 114 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,859 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 18,563 |
| CCWID #1 NORTH DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 4,113 |
| DEL PUERTO CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 70 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 176 |
| CONCEPCION CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 306 |
| CIBOLO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 140 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 113 |
| CONCEPCION CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 113 |
| CONCEPCION CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 113 |
| CONCEPCION CREEK | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 113 |
| CONCEPCION CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 402 |
| NARCISENO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 383 |
| SANTA GERTRUDIS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 957 |
| SANTA GERTRUDIS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 957 |
| HERBST DRAW | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,671 |
| GOAT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,671 |
| PINTO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,671 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,671 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,840 |
| COW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,840 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,840 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,840 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 830 |
| ESPIO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 387 |
| NE BRANCH OF INDIO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 387 |
| SE BRANCH OF INDIO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 156 |
| EAGLE PASS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,289 |
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.