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 | 1925 | 101 | 18,360 |
| Sweetwater Creek | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 14,379 |
| BUTTONWILLOW CREEK | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 12,200 |
| EAST JIM NED CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,129 |
| E FORK JIM NED CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,129 |
| E FORK JIM NED CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,129 |
| STILLHOUSE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,000 |
| FIVEMILE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 120 |
| WRIGHT BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,917 |
| Black Fork Cr | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,847 |
| MILL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,478 |
| TRIB LONG KING CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 235 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 7,270 |
| BULLHEAD BAYOU | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 27,544 |
| PRISON FARM RD (RELIEF) | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 28,843 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 15,828 |
| COW BAYOU | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 26,144 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 19,672 |
| BUFFALO BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 8,650 |
| FLAT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,840 |
| ELM SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,538 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 2,285 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 285 |
| Branch Rocky Creek | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,043 |
| Branch Rocky Creek | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,043 |
| Cummins Creek | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,127 |
| Cummins Creek Relief | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,443 |
| Branch Spencer Pool Crk | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,882 |
| Spencer Pool Creek | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 2,882 |
| Clear Creek | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,882 |
| Williams Creek | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 5,630 |
| MIXON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,158 |
| MILLER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 5,158 |
| DRY BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 5,158 |
| LAVACA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 14,949 |
| BOGGY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,161 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 340 |
| GULF COAST IRIG CNL | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,724 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,866 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,629 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,868 |
| BRANCH WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,652 |
| BARTON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 11,432 |
| S FK OF BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 25,703 |
| MANKINS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 361 |
| UPRR | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 190 |
| ATASCOSA RIVER | Texas | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 1,762 |
| LIVE OAK SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 321 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 5,531 |
| SAN PEDRO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 17,878 |
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.