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 | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,522 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,522 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,522 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,667 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,667 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,667 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,667 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,667 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,667 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,007 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,007 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,007 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,007 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,007 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,007 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,007 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,636 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,877 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 6,040 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 9,400 |
| Sanderson Canyon | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,574 |
| SANDERSON CANYON DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,574 |
| Sanderson Canyon & UP RR | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,265 |
| Cedarvale Canal | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 312 |
| MAIN LINE CANAL | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,091 |
| ALLEN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 666 |
| BOIS DARC DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,370 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 25,672 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 976 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 976 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,117 |
| RED MUD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,299 |
| NORTH ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,749 |
| N ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,369 |
| S ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,267 |
| N LITTLE ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 5,395 |
| S LITTLE ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 5,395 |
| THORP BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 270 |
| CORYELL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 410 |
| LIVE OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,575 |
| NORTH POND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,177 |
| SOUTH POND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,177 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 829 |
| STREATOR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 764 |
| OGLESBY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 764 |
| JONES BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 764 |
| COWHOUSE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 255 |
| WARREN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,713 |
| LITTLE BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,713 |
| TOWASH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 8,321 |
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.