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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E FK TRINITY RIVER REL | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,934 |
| E FK TRINITY RIVER REL | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,934 |
| FERRIS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 16,600 |
| FLAT DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 7,857 |
| ABBOTT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 7,935 |
| DE ARMAN BR | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 298 |
| NETTLES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,287 |
| ELLIOTT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,287 |
| BOONE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 7,620 |
| AIKEN CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 10,018 |
| AIKEN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 10,704 |
| FLEMING CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 7,620 |
| MCKINNEY BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,557 |
| KENNEDY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 13,244 |
| COW BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,742 |
| HORSE PEN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 4,164 |
| BIG CYPRESS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,164 |
| LITTLE CYPRESS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,117 |
| Arroyo Colorado | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 33,866 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 15,505 |
| GUAJILLO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 383 |
| SANTA GERTRUDIS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 484 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 484 |
| JABONCILLOS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 400 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 400 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,202 |
| W BR OF LAS RAICES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,574 |
| E BR OF LAS RAICES CRK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 5,574 |
| 2ND ELM CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 7,120 |
| 2ND ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 7,120 |
| BRANCH OF 2ND ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,039 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 4,093 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,093 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 4,093 |
| SALADO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 23 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,854 |
| MCGINNIS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 4,160 |
| FLAT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 4,306 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 44 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 31 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 172 |
| DONALSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 944 |
| HUGHES CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 597 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,924 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,764 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,764 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,825 |
| REYNOLDS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 177 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 100 |
| MEDLEY DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 150 |
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.