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.

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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.