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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANCH OF WHITNEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,279 |
| HACKBERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 8,662 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 530 |
| BRANCH OF RICHLAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 530 |
| TRIB AQUILLA CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 383 |
| HOG CREEK & PATTON ROAD | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,915 |
| Middle Bosque River | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,123 |
| N Tonk Creek | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,123 |
| Tonk Creek | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 273 |
| Tonk Creek Relief | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,197 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,502 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,793 |
| MOUND PRAIRIE CR TRIB | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 7,550 |
| MOUND PRAIRIE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,902 |
| HOWARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 13,054 |
| MEDFORD BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,991 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,666 |
| CHEROKEE BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 10,411 |
| MASSEY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 12,146 |
| MITCHELL BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 10,852 |
| BARNHARDT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,030 |
| JARRELL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,967 |
| OWENS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,967 |
| MINDEN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,673 |
| HAM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,111 |
| WOOTEN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,938 |
| WATT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 8,861 |
| CHEROKEE BAYOU REL | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 10,874 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 21,366 |
| LYNN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,061 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,790 |
| CANEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,790 |
| CANEY CREEK REL | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,790 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,664 |
| STEWART BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,497 |
| MCCALL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 28,331 |
| WHITE OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 10,351 |
| BLUFF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 8,932 |
| BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 7,766 |
| BEAR & MILL CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 7,766 |
| MILL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 8,007 |
| LITTLE HICKORY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,352 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 935 |
| HOUSEN BAYOU RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,255 |
| CARROW CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 943 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,371 |
| SHAFNER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 693 |
| BUSH CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 411 |
| HUANA CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 411 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH #14 | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 12,996 |
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.