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 | 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.