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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HICKORY CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 12,795 |
| HICKORY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 6,879 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 9,251 |
| RUSH CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 5,853 |
| SULPHUR RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 867 |
| CANEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 953 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,847 |
| CADDO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,664 |
| CANEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,664 |
| CANEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 916 |
| LITTLE CYPRESS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 6,323 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 5,555 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 8,219 |
| MEDDLIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 4,184 |
| JONES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,555 |
| JONES CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,555 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 21,554 |
| VITERBO DITCH | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 58,756 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 3,496 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,523 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,463 |
| BRADY CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 1,066 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 1,066 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,350 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,350 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,350 |
| LITTLE ONION CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,350 |
| ONION CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,350 |
| SOUR BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 917 |
| CADDO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 917 |
| FRANKLIN CANAL | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 11,084 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 59,552 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 40,944 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 7,144 |
| RUNNING WATER DRAW | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 100 |
| PATTERSON DRAW | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 100 |
| AQUAITA CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 1,542 |
| ROCK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 911 |
| KENT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,001 |
| BURLINGTON N RR | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,626 |
| LEON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,390 |
| W FORK BIG CREEK | Texas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 100 |
| ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 100 |
| BIG CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 100 |
| BIG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 100 |
| BIG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 50 |
| BIG CREEK DRAINAGE | Texas | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 50 |
| BIG CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 100 |
| BIG CREEK DRAINAGE | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 50 |
| BIG CREEK DRAINAGE | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 50 |
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.