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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 6,316 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 6,316 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 1,671 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 1,671 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 1,553 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,553 |
| TWELVEMILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,553 |
| MARTIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,553 |
| SAND CREEK | Texas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 1,553 |
| RINARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 875 |
| WEST WALLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,880 |
| TANNEHILL BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 9,050 |
| MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,269 |
| BUMBLE BEE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 3,214 |
| WOLF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 8,479 |
| T& NO RAILROAD | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 5,995 |
| MEDIO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 313 |
| MEDIO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 217 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,533 |
| TURNER PARK BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 300 |
| HIGH POINT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| RED BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 9,662 |
| MILL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 47 |
| CANEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 17,139 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 19,251 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 19,613 |
| Resaca de los Fresnos | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 16,540 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 50 |
| W FK CLEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 50 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 16 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 2,663 |
| JIM NED CREEK | Texas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 2,663 |
| LIVE OAK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,293 |
| MCCALL BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,293 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 143 |
| LOVE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 173 |
| DRY PRONG DEEP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| DEEP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Texas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 1,399 |
| WEST GOENS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 1,462 |
| E GOENS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,462 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 371 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 371 |
| FRANKLIN CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,530 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,980 |
| BOIS DARC & COOPER CRS | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,980 |
| CHERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 11,404 |
| WEAVER BR | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,007 |
| FLAG SPRINGS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 304 |
| TRIBUTARY OF SALT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 324 |
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.