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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 17,806 |
| TRIB TO SYCAMORE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 34,769 |
| TRIB W FRK TRINITY RIV | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,777 |
| PLANTATION WEST CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,802 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 389 |
| CATLETT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 50 |
| Pecan Creek | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 33,645 |
| SCOTT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 44,371 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 44,371 |
| SPRING CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 26,003 |
| SPRING CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 26,003 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 52,006 |
| REDMOND BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,281 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,750 |
| BRUSH KNOB CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| Red Mud Creek | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 301 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 996 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 533 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 375 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 375 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 762 |
| Blackwater Draw | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 408 |
| PECOS RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,203 |
| IMPERIAL CANAL | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,203 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,203 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,203 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,203 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,636 |
| COURTNEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,636 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,636 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,636 |
| SANDERSON CANYON DRAW | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,574 |
| BRADY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 40 |
| BRADY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 20 |
| SOUTH LLANO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 189 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 189 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 334 |
| NIXON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 334 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 28,489 |
| BUCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 28,489 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 28,489 |
| DRAW | Texas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 134 |
| LITTLE SANDY DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,511 |
| RED BANK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 612 |
| BIG SILVER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 612 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 652 |
| LITTLE SILVER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 652 |
| JAWHAWK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 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.