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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDINA RIVER | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,108 |
| SABINAL RIVER | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 908 |
| NORTH PRONG MEDINA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 20 |
| Martinez Creek | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 31,404 |
| Martin Branch | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 21,620 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,610 |
| SAN MIGUEL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 794 |
| GERONIMO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 10,343 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 13,312 |
| SPRR | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 14,541 |
| W BR FRANCISCO PEREZ | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 11,772 |
| SAN FRANCISCO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 11,772 |
| CHACON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 11,772 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,192 |
| MEDIO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,983 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 100 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 778 |
| ARANSAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 778 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 722 |
| JONES HOLLOW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,528 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,528 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,528 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,528 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,467 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,467 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,467 |
| JABONCILLOS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 474 |
| FRIO RIVER REL #3 | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,416 |
| FRIO RIVER REL #2 | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 12,180 |
| FRIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,909 |
| BISHOP CHANNEL | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,757 |
| BLANCO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,023 |
| BLANCO CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,023 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,023 |
| SUE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 442 |
| LEONA BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 596 |
| SPRING BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 865 |
| TWO MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 865 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,092 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,948 |
| BUCK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,858 |
| IRON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,832 |
| COON BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 7,134 |
| CANEY CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 7,134 |
| CANEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 7,134 |
| BEDIAS CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,020 |
| N BEDIAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,020 |
| LOST CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,250 |
| LITTLE PIN OAK CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 750 |
| PIN OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 233 |
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.