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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 11 |
| SHORTY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 11 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 16 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 16 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 33 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 24 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 613 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| PLUM HOLLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 23 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 11 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 42 |
| S FORK WANDERERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
| BUFORD BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| STREAM | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| STREAM | Texas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| STREAM | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| STREAM | Texas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| W CADDO CRK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,118 |
| CLENDINING CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,420 |
| FALL CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 36,394 |
| BIG CLEVELAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 50 |
| PLUM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 100 |
| BRANCH OF WHATLEY CR | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 347 |
| BRANCH OF WHATLEY CR | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 330 |
| BRANCH OF WHATLEY CR | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 96 |
| BRANCH OF WHATLEY CR | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 69 |
| BR OF ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,241 |
| BRANCH OF ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 173 |
| BRANCH OF ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 939 |
| BRANCH OF ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 650 |
| TRIB OF BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 11,129 |
| TRIB OF JOHNSON CR | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,502 |
| PECAN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 3,903 |
| CATLETT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,903 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 7,119 |
| MUD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,351 |
| North Fork of Red River | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 361 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,120 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,258 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,258 |
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.