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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIG CREEK DRAINAGE | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 50 |
| BIG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 100 |
| ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 50 |
| ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 10 |
| CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 10 |
| ARNOLD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 4,521 |
| ALLEN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 327 |
| POST OAK CRK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 13,766 |
| FRANCES BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 4,514 |
| MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 4,514 |
| TRIB OF BOONS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| HALL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 5,181 |
| WARD BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 50 |
| MARINE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 18,421 |
| TRIB OF BIG FOSSIL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 17,424 |
| TRIB W FORK TRINITY RIV | Texas | Good | 1943 | 83 | 576 |
| TRIB TO W FRK TRINITY RI | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 8,594 |
| DOZIER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 578 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 298 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1943 | 83 | 395 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1943 | 83 | 395 |
| ELIZABETH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 38 |
| Coldwater Creek | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 396 |
| MESS BOX CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 561 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1943 | 83 | 933 |
| DRY DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 547 |
| SAND BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 26 |
| ALKALI CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 34 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| DEEP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 5,463 |
| HORSE HOLLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 1,785 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1943 | 83 | 1,964 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1943 | 83 | 1,964 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 8,840 |
| TURKEY RUN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1943 | 83 | 32,996 |
| CLEAR CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 15,137 |
| EZELL BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1943 | 83 | 2,756 |
| SABINE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 25,711 |
| SMITH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 7,319 |
| MILL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 28,456 |
| NECHES RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 10,751 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 1,345 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1943 | 83 | 1,345 |
| DILL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 1,983 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 2,146 |
| NECHES RIVER RELIEF 3A | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 9,900 |
| NECHES RIVER RELIEF 2A | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 9,901 |
| NECHES RIVER RELIEF 1A | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 9,901 |
| PEACH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 10,511 |
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.