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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
DRAINAGE DITCH Texas Good 1943 83 12,901
DRAINAGE DITCH Texas Good 1943 83 12,901
DRAINAGE DITCH Texas Good 1943 83 7,270
HIGHLAND BAYOU Texas Poor 1943 83 12,790
HCFCD DITCH Texas Good 1943 83 1,678
LITTLE WHITE OAK BAYOU Texas Poor 1943 83 1,500
HCFCD DITCH Texas Fair 1943 83 1,089
W FORK SPRING BRANCH Texas Good 1943 83 12,598
LAWRENCE CREEK Texas Fair 1943 83 11,775
JAYHAWKER CREEK Texas Fair 1943 83 9,861
TINSLEY CREEK Texas Fair 1943 83 2,946
DRAW Texas Fair 1943 83 22,519
DRAW Texas Fair 1943 83 22,519
DRAW Texas Good 1943 83 22,519
DRAW Texas Fair 1943 83 15,461
DRAW Texas Fair 1943 83 15,461
DRAW Texas Good 1943 83 8,955
DRAW Texas Fair 1943 83 16,133
DRAW Texas Fair 1943 83 16,133
DRAW Texas Fair 1943 83 18,381
BARONS CREEK Texas Fair 1943 83 5,204
LADY BIRD LAKE/C CHAVEZ Texas Fair 1943 83 37,468
Leon Creek Texas Fair 1943 83 21,892
DRAW Texas Good 1943 83 4,443
DRAW Texas Good 1943 83 4,443
Estelle Creek Texas Fair 1943 83 157,923
Drainage Ditch Texas Fair 1943 83 133,363
Delaware Creek Texas Good 1943 83 160,546
CEDAR CREEK Texas Fair 1943 83 4,430
FREEMAN BRANCH Texas Good 1943 83 376
SMITHS GULLY Texas Fair 1943 83 24,491
HORSEPEN BAYOU Texas Good 1943 83 34,919
Neches River Texas Poor 1943 83 4,611
TWO MILE BRANCH Texas Fair 1943 83 424
ADAMS BAYOU Texas Fair 1943 83 17,359
DRAW Texas Fair 1943 83 1,054
BNSF RAILROAD Texas Fair 1943 83 3,246
PECAN BAYOU Texas Fair 1943 83 3,246
BEE BRANCH Texas Fair 1943 83 180
MARTINS CREEK Texas Good 1943 83 1,612
SWEETWATER CREEK Texas Fair 1943 83 1,809
DRAW Texas Fair 1943 83 952
DRAW Texas Fair 1943 83 952
LAMPASAS RIVER Texas Fair 1943 83 13,516
LAMPASAS RIVER RELIEF Texas Good 1943 83 11,912
DRAIN Texas Fair 1943 83 13,134
DRAIN Texas Fair 1943 83 13,134
HOBBLE SCOBBLE CANYON Texas Fair 1943 83 1,899
TRIB OF N FK N BOSQUE RI Texas Fair 1944 82 3,607
FLAT CREEK Texas Fair 1944 82 31

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.