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 | Good | 1942 | 84 | 3,838 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 7,675 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 7,778 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 7,778 |
| LITTLE CHOCOLATE BYU | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 10,268 |
| LOST CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,800 |
| BOGGY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,167 |
| PEACH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,435 |
| LITTLE FIVE MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,415 |
| BIG FIVE MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,415 |
| BIG FIVE MILE CREEK REL | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,415 |
| CEDAR SPRINGS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 1,647 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,080 |
| HYLTON BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 320 |
| TOWN CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 1,321 |
| SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 6,873 |
| DELAWARE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 6,316 |
| WRIGHTS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,265 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,265 |
| MUD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 5,265 |
| LITTLE LLANO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,265 |
| IRON BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 5,276 |
| MILLER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 5,276 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 988 |
| Drain | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 26,219 |
| Salado Creek | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 18,793 |
| Drain | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 15,574 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 7,861 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 7,861 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 7,537 |
| DOE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,866 |
| BUCKER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 625 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 170 |
| TOMLINSON COLEMAN DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 4,464 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 4,465 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 4,464 |
| TERRE BONNIE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,531 |
| PALM MEADOWS DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,532 |
| MUSTANG MOTT DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,890 |
| CANEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 7,141 |
| SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 4,838 |
| THREE MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,041 |
| TOUCHSTONE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 7,259 |
| BOIS DARC CRK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,962 |
| E FORK SABINE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 6,602 |
| Elm Fork Trinity River | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 20,537 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,151 |
| GRAVEYARD BRANCH DRAW | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 8,166 |
| TRIB OF GRAVEYARD BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 6,879 |
| ROARK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 9,251 |
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.