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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPRING CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 24,915 |
| SMALL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,041 |
| NEW YEARS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 10,810 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 10,810 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,787 |
| JACKSON CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 6,316 |
| PEACH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,705 |
| HOPKINS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 9,020 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 663 |
| DOE RUN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 307 |
| LITTLE ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 1,682 |
| KUYKENDALL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,613 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,211 |
| BIG BRUSHY CREEK REL 2 | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,211 |
| BIG BRUSHY CREEK REL 1 | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,211 |
| BIG BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,211 |
| TERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 16,413 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 19,694 |
| LAWRENCE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 19,694 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 19,694 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 33,452 |
| KINGS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 11,508 |
| KINGS CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,842 |
| HARDIN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 7,684 |
| MUDDY CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 3,076 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,151 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 7,724 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 7,724 |
| ROCKY CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,672 |
| SCHYLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,007 |
| BROOKS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,185 |
| BIG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,186 |
| SPARKS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,228 |
| TRIB OF SPARKS BR | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,228 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,151 |
| CANEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 35 |
| BAKERS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 10,693 |
| DAVIS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,218 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 1,785 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 1,489 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 14,990 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 16,970 |
| LITTLE TARKINGTON BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,570 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 7,483 |
| LOS OLMOS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 8,013 |
| CIBOLO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 10,889 |
| ARROYO QUIOTE | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 17,693 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 18,719 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 17,693 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 17,693 |
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.