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 | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,258 |
| Frisco Creek | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,334 |
| MONAHANS DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 21,408 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 20,054 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 20,054 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 14,500 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,557 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,580 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,580 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 99 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 99 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 99 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 180 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 180 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 180 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 180 |
| MACHAE CREEK BR | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 865 |
| MACHAE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 865 |
| STARK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 122 |
| JOY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 99 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 99 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 120 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 3,930 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 3,930 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 3,938 |
| SPOON DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,930 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 3,938 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 3,938 |
| MIDDLE SALINE DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,938 |
| S SALINE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,938 |
| AULD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 692 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 26 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,260 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,260 |
| RED MUD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,214 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,067 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,067 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,067 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 3,045 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 3,045 |
| Lick Branch | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,200 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,834 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,834 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,834 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,834 |
| West Prong Burnt Branch | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,051 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,051 |
| SPRING CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 18 |
| DBL MTN FRK BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 753 |
| COLORADO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,088 |
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.