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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 13,872 |
| HBT RR & STOKES ST | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 16,820 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 5,874 |
| E FORK CRYSTAL CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 9,237 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 9,384 |
| 5 MI COLETO CRK REL | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,328 |
| 3 MI COLETO CRK REL | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,328 |
| Colorado River | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,760 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,421 |
| UPRR & CENTRAL AVE | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 42,765 |
| OAK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 27,543 |
| HAMILTON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 143 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 5,204 |
| CHERRY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 5,204 |
| CHERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,204 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 8,179 |
| WEST YEGUA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 6,124 |
| SHOAL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 16,244 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 22,245 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 729 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 11,621 |
| BULL BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 15,130 |
| PECAN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 8,667 |
| Tributary of Panther Crk | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 36,707 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 80 |
| MOORE HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 860 |
| TURTLE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,096 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,119 |
| Nueces River Relief | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,342 |
| FLAT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 21,347 |
| LITTLE SOUS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 21,347 |
| DRY BRANCH CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 21,347 |
| KICASTER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 21,846 |
| SEGUIN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 21,846 |
| LODI BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 22,549 |
| PAJARITO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 11,145 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,856 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 923 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 394 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 868 |
| SPARROW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 55 |
| SAND HOLLOW DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,400 |
| SAND HOLLOW | Texas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 906 |
| SAND HOLLOW DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,150 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,826 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,826 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,952 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,302 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 381 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 381 |
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.