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 | 1941 | 85 | 2,679 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,679 |
| FISH CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,092 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,679 |
| DEEP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 8,369 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 425 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 419 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 419 |
| HUBBARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 401 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 638 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 738 |
| EAST SPRING CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,572 |
| TIPPETT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 3,226 |
| SOUTH NOLAN CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 20,310 |
| SOUTH NOLAN CREEK (EAST) | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 20,310 |
| DAINGERFIELD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 17,521 |
| HINSLEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 9,133 |
| LEON RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,173 |
| CLEAR CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,263 |
| BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,713 |
| TRLICA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 79,390 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 79,390 |
| THREE MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 77,917 |
| TWO MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,708 |
| HUBBARD LAKE SPILLWAY | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 5,216 |
| TRIB TRADINGHOUSE CRK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,491 |
| CHRISTMAS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 4,491 |
| BARGER BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 4,016 |
| NAVASOTA RIVER TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,978 |
| NAVASOTA RIVER TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,978 |
| SALT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,426 |
| BRANCH OF SALT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 6,093 |
| BOWLES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,317 |
| BENDABOUT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,617 |
| GRIST CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 11,378 |
| BLACK FORK CR | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 13,665 |
| Ray Cr | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 22,321 |
| MILL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,108 |
| GLADE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,389 |
| NECHES RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,972 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,972 |
| ROWAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,509 |
| LA NANA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,012 |
| BONITA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 591 |
| SAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 18,764 |
| WILLS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 10,635 |
| MUD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 10,635 |
| ALEXANDER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 15,188 |
| TRINITY RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 12,403 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 9,277 |
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.