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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAGLE PASS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 964 |
| CHANEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 937 |
| RED BLUFF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 937 |
| POLLARD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 937 |
| DUCK DRAW | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 937 |
| ARROYO CHACON CHICO | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 14,567 |
| SOUTH WILLIS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,867 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| LOVE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 160 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 160 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 300 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 300 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| HOG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| HORDS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,104 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 115 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 357 |
| LOSS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 264 |
| HOME CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| HORDS CREEK DRAW | Texas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 220 |
| HORDS CREEK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,600 |
| HORDS CREEK DRAW | Texas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 90 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 204 |
| DRY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 124 |
| COPPERAS DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| LEON RIVER DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 60 |
| LEON RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 105 |
| NORTH FORK LEON RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 12,129 |
| COPPERAS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 478 |
| DEAD HORSE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 314 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 261 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 261 |
| N FORK LEON RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| COLONY CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 42 |
| N FORK COLONY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| COLORADO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,612 |
| COTTONWOOD BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,613 |
| COTTONWOOD BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,622 |
| SALT CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,622 |
| SALT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,622 |
| SIMMS CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 171 |
| BRADY DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 395 |
| FARMERS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 534 |
| SIMPSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,040 |
| BARNETT SPRINGS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,259 |
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.