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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIB W FRK TRIN RIV | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 78 |
| TRIB OF THREE MILE BR | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 160 |
| CLEAR FORK TRIN RIV | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 17,716 |
| TRIB ASH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 2,070 |
| TRIB TO LITTLE BEAR CRK | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 2,393 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 1,476 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 578 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 578 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 578 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1944 | 82 | 578 |
| Hubbard Creek | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 578 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 578 |
| DEEP CREEK | Texas | Good | 1944 | 82 | 243 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 128 |
| COON HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 52 |
| WHITE CANYON CR | Texas | Poor | 1944 | 82 | 18 |
| PLUM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 23 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 533 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 2,290 |
| BUTTONWILLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 11,119 |
| METHEGLIN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1944 | 82 | 5,103 |
| FLINT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1944 | 82 | 4,561 |
| FLAT BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1944 | 82 | 4,918 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 5,230 |
| SHELL MOUNTAIN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 5,230 |
| PERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 1,443 |
| NECHES RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 3,413 |
| NECHES RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 3,413 |
| UPPER CEDAR HOLLOW | Texas | Good | 1944 | 82 | 5,859 |
| LOWER CEDAR HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 5,859 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 12,325 |
| CLEAR FORK PLUM CREEK | Texas | Good | 1944 | 82 | 14,573 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 30,600 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 20,000 |
| WALLACE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1944 | 82 | 612 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 1,342 |
| MCDANIEL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 3,378 |
| GREER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 3,836 |
| IRRIGATION CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 15,026 |
| YELLOW BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 1,534 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 69 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 50 |
| CHAPPELL BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 1,266 |
| BARNET BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1944 | 82 | 1,266 |
| TATUM BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1944 | 82 | 1,266 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 3,026 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1944 | 82 | 2,262 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 2,262 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 165 |
| POST OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 6,014 |
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.