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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED BANK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 612 |
| HASTING CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| NORTH HUBBARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| REYNOLDS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 35 |
| TRIB OF SALT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 275 |
| SALT CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 275 |
| E FORK RAINY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 7,070 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,027 |
| BRANCH OF KNOB CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,520 |
| BOGGY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 8,550 |
| LITTLE ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,025 |
| Clark Branch | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,029 |
| Cottonwood Creek | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,029 |
| BIG ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 815 |
| WILLIAMSON BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 705 |
| LONG BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,471 |
| HOGAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,036 |
| CHILDRESS CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,036 |
| CHILDRESS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,036 |
| STEELE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,550 |
| GREENYS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,550 |
| FLAG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| BLUFF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 165 |
| COWHOUSE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 255 |
| BEAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,091 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,149 |
| TWO MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,606 |
| PECAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,606 |
| LEON RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 764 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 764 |
| PECAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 7,321 |
| ISLAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,349 |
| DEAD HORSE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| HORNE BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 266 |
| STEELE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 706 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 708 |
| MCFARLAND BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,629 |
| LEDBETTER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 473 |
| IRONS BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 306 |
| DUCK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,553 |
| Hubbard Branch | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,553 |
| MUSTANG CR | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,554 |
| GRAND SALINE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,684 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,339 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,339 |
| MILL CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,319 |
| MURPHY BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,339 |
| CARTER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 857 |
| MUDDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 857 |
| RED BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 10 |
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.