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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 706 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 367 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 326 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 495 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 367 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 367 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 367 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 367 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 367 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 316 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 322 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 312 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 195 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 195 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 195 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 140 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 140 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 100 |
| Bull Turner Creek | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 165 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 192 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 151 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 150 |
| SOUTH SULPHUR RIVER REL | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,678 |
| HALL BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 7,490 |
| LONG BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 8,630 |
| LYTLE BR | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 289 |
| MARTIN CRK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 370 |
| DRAKE CRK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 660 |
| ONSTOTT CRK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 252 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK REL 1 | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 443 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 443 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK REL 2 | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 443 |
| GARRETT CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,650 |
| GARRETT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,650 |
| DRY FORK ARMSTRONG CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,942 |
| HACKBERRY CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,210 |
| TRIB OF LONG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,261 |
| TRIB LAKE GRANBURY | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 5,561 |
| SANDY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 295 |
| TRIBUTARY TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 362 |
| TRIBUTARY TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 362 |
| TRIBUTARY TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 362 |
| TRIB W FRK TRINITY RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 362 |
| NORTH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 70 |
| BR OF CAMERON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| MARTIN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 252 |
| PILOT BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 187 |
| BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 3,525 |
| HAYDON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 7,875 |
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.