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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
| MKT RR | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,233 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,525 |
| ROSILLO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,918 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 875 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 18 |
| LEON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 132 |
| DRAW-NO NANE | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,545 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,220 |
| CANEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 807 |
| CIBOLO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,647 |
| DRY CIBOLO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,647 |
| SALMON BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 4,396 |
| SALMON BRANCH OVERFLOW | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 4,396 |
| SALMON BRANCH OVERFLOW | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 4,396 |
| GUADALUPE RIVER | Texas | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 601 |
| GUADALUPE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 280 |
| TEHUACANA CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| BOON SLOUGH | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 2,000 |
| Draw - No Name | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 13,369 |
| Draw - No Name | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 13,369 |
| Draw - No Name | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 13,369 |
| Draw - No Name | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 13,369 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,345 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,797 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 18,800 |
| SAN FERNANDO CR REL | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 11,005 |
| PALO HUECO CRK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,556 |
| LEONCITAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,057 |
| AGUA DULCE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,057 |
| AGUA DULCE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 5,057 |
| AGUA DULCE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,057 |
| QUINTA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,190 |
| WADE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,437 |
| RUCES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,057 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,415 |
| ESCONDIDO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 662 |
| COW HOLLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 115 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,033 |
| HONDO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 300 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,222 |
| SALINE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,317 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 3,317 |
| Pin Oak Creek | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,028 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,028 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,028 |
| Small Creek | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,028 |
| Three Mile Creek Branch | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,028 |
| PIN OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 21,307 |
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.