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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 10,647 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 7,299 |
| ALLIGATOR CRK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 27,758 |
| STEWART CRK BR | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 21,800 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 26,940 |
| BESSIES CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,592 |
| BRAZOS RIVER DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 50 |
| BESSIES BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 60 |
| BESSIES CREEK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 170 |
| BESSIES BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 170 |
| DRY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 400 |
| BESSIES CREEK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 170 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 110 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 727 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 675 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 675 |
| GRAFE BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 3,640 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 3,640 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 3,640 |
| THICKET BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 3,640 |
| PLUM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 7,802 |
| CUMMINS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 22,401 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 9,605 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 9,605 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 9,002 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 9,002 |
| WEIDE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,090 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,090 |
| SAN FERNANDO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,090 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,327 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 3,327 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 3,327 |
| PECAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,237 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 100 |
| COLD SPRINGS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 100 |
| LITTLE WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 19,320 |
| WILBARGER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 26,637 |
| MKT RR | Texas | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 23,493 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 41,309 |
| Limekiln Creek | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 45,421 |
| HAMILTON CREEK TRIB | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 45,421 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,104 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,104 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 127 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,175 |
| FERN HOLLOW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,948 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,948 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,948 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,948 |
| MEDINA RIVER | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 612 |
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.