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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Creek | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 80 |
| NORTH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| TRIB OF BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 261 |
| TOWN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 379 |
| TRIB TOWN BR EAGLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 49 |
| BR OF WHATLEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 4,069 |
| BRANCH OF WHATLEY CR | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 153 |
| BRANCH OF WHATLEY CR | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 630 |
| BRANCH OF WHATLEY CR | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,707 |
| BRANCH OF WHATLEY CR | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 391 |
| BRANCH OF WHATLEY CR | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,554 |
| BRANCH OF WHATLEY CR | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 1,260 |
| BRANCH OF WHATLEY CR | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 31 |
| HART BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,585 |
| TRIB OF BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 406 |
| BRANCH OF ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| TRIB OF ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 16 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,791 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,290 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 2,748 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,748 |
| BIG COYOTE CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 40 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 754 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 486 |
| TRIB ALKALI CR | Texas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 34 |
| TONK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 60 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 11 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 31 |
| BATTLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 3,789 |
| LEON RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 13,640 |
| PECAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 420 |
| ROCK BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 1,503 |
| BRANCH OF CEDRON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 1,503 |
| ARMSTRONG BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 1,503 |
| RIPSTEIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 7,803 |
| TRIB OF HOUSE CR | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 13,020 |
| BUTTERMILK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 4,630 |
| TRIB OF TABLE ROCK CR | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 4,630 |
| MT SPRINGS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,899 |
| BOND CREEK | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 2,153 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 3,582 |
| COBB CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 98 |
| ISLAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 6 |
| TURKEY CR | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 452 |
| PINE GULLY | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 15,100 |
| OLD SIMS BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 9,270 |
| Andrews Branch | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 1,511 |
| FLAT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 4,275 |
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.