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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREENS HOLLOW | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 3,023 |
| LITTLE BLANCO RIVER | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 3,023 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 3,023 |
| BIG CREEK | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 1,510 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 15,990 |
| COLD SPRINGS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,995 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,995 |
| GERSDORF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,995 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 12,840 |
| LA PARITA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 97 |
| LAGUNILLAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 77 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 366 |
| APACHE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 25,558 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 347 |
| APACHE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 1,242 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 152 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 125 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 1,496 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 2,939 |
| HOG WALLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,815 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 2,815 |
| BRIAR BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 3,069 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 2,815 |
| SAN DOMINGO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 45 |
| Hickory Creek Trib | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 614 |
| N MESQUITE CREEK TRIB | Texas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| MOODY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,796 |
| HAWKINS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,862 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 6,115 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 6,115 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 6,115 |
| Adams Bayou | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 6,961 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 1,971 |
| MAIN CANAL | Texas | Good | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| BRIAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 50 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 130 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 50 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 69 |
| HORDS CREEK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,540 |
| MCFARLAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 7,168 |
| HIGH CREEK 2 | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 7,168 |
| HIGH CREEK 1 | Texas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 7,168 |
| HILL CREEK | Texas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 7,168 |
| PINE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 7,168 |
| SOUTH BRANCH PINE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 10,333 |
| TRIB OF N FK N BOSQUE RI | Texas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 2,780 |
| BIG CLEVELAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| EAST ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| BRANCH OF E SALT CRK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 60 |
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.