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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOOD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 4,757 |
| CHAFFIN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 4,757 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 4,757 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 4,757 |
| GREENVIEW CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 4,461 |
| DRIGGERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 8,859 |
| PINE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 8,859 |
| CROOKED CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 7,939 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 7,939 |
| HICKS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 7,939 |
| LITTLE PINE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,912 |
| SNELL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,912 |
| RESLEYS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,678 |
| TRIB LTL DUFFAU CRK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 3,391 |
| LITTLE DUFFAU CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 2,802 |
| DUFFAU CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,184 |
| TRIB OF CAMP BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,184 |
| NORTH BOSQUE RIVER S BR | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 5,506 |
| TRIB TO N BOSQUE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 82 |
| TRIB OF DRY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 7,703 |
| TRIB TO SQUAW CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 6,676 |
| SQUAW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 9,214 |
| FRIENDSHIP BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 12,368 |
| PURSLEY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,045 |
| LITTLE CLEVELAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,942 |
| CLEVELAND BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 722 |
| LITTLE CLEVELAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,284 |
| BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 46 |
| FORK OF WHATLEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 234 |
| TRIB OF WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 328 |
| TRIB OF ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 514 |
| TRIB.OF BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 8,823 |
| W FRK TRIN RIV REL | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 23,119 |
| TRIB W FRK TRINITY RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 22,676 |
| KINGS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 31,958 |
| SULPHUR BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 14,439 |
| LOLA CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 5,318 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 4,150 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 5,365 |
| DENTON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 3,122 |
| PLUM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,745 |
| N IRRIGATION CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,816 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 602 |
| McClellan Creek | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 296 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 167 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 52 |
| Hill Creek | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 8,439 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,986 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,319 |
| COURTNEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 3,250 |
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.