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 FORK KEECHI CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 279 |
| WEST SALT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 130 |
| WEST SALT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 100 |
| REECE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,244 |
| TRIB TO MOUNTAIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,244 |
| E BUFFALO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,639 |
| McANEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,743 |
| McANEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,786 |
| PATTON BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 11,110 |
| BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,565 |
| Village Crk West Relief | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 11,098 |
| Village Crk West Relief | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 18,591 |
| Village Crk East Relief | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 18,591 |
| Rush Creek | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 18,591 |
| Rush Creek Relief | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 18,591 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 619 |
| LOREAN (MESQUITE) BR | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 9,682 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 132 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,013 |
| W FRK TRINITY RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,013 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,303 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,303 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 498 |
| RUSSELL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 498 |
| JOY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 530 |
| E FK LITTLE WICHITA RIV | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 401 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 401 |
| ELM FORK TRINITY RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 22,185 |
| GIVENS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 161 |
| CALL FIELD CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 816 |
| MUD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 578 |
| Palo Duro Creek | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 790 |
| Drain | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,813 |
| S Long Dry Creek | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 100 |
| Cramer Creek | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,832 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 195 |
| PLUM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 850 |
| Drain | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 5,576 |
| Bluff Creek | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 292 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 580 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 533 |
| FALLS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 538 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 538 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 495 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 495 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,522 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,522 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,522 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,522 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,522 |
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.