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 | 1942 | 84 | 3,250 |
| COURTNEY CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,250 |
| DOUBLE BARREL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 848 |
| DRY DEVILS RIVER REL | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 992 |
| DRY DEVILS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 992 |
| EAST JOHNSON FORK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 99 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 11,186 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 179 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 179 |
| LAKE NASWORTHY | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 8,838 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,813 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 170 |
| PECAN BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,071 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 3,071 |
| CLEAR FORK BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 18 |
| RED MUD CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 13 |
| STINKING CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 30 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,103 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,103 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,103 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,310 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 5,836 |
| CATCLAW CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 5,836 |
| BUTTONWILLOW CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 6,005 |
| LONG BRANCH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 14,950 |
| CAVE CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 599 |
| BOSQUE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 6,992 |
| BOSQUE RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 6,992 |
| HICKS BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 3,959 |
| HONEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,959 |
| PECAN BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 4,238 |
| BARTON BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,874 |
| BROWN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 3,874 |
| COWHOUSE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,583 |
| PARTRIDGE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,364 |
| HENDERSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,618 |
| SAND BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 3,618 |
| JACK HOLLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,710 |
| PLUMMERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,307 |
| CARTER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 6,547 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 9,115 |
| DUTCH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 6,491 |
| SABINE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,736 |
| SABINE RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,707 |
| BODAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,509 |
| CARRIZO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,917 |
| FLAG LAKE DRAINAGE CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 16,853 |
| BULLHEAD BAYOU | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 27,544 |
| PRISON FARM RD (RELIEF) | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 10,670 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 3,714 |
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.