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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREEDS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 201 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,437 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,592 |
| CURRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 303 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 768 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 230 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 370 |
| DICKINSON BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 46,207 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 40,876 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 40,876 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 40,876 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 40,876 |
| DICKINSON BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 13,597 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 14,518 |
| ROBERTS & NETTLETON | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 190,854 |
| SCOTT ST | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 190,854 |
| CULLEN BLVD | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 184,380 |
| SP 5 NB HBandT RR ELGIN | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 78,030 |
| UP RR & TELLEPSEN RD | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 92,190 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 179,131 |
| SP 5 NB HBandT RR ELGIN | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 92,190 |
| UP RR & TELLEPSEN RD | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 92,190 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 7,180 |
| Bens Branch | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 13,414 |
| LAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 10,312 |
| BNSF RR | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 9,967 |
| Crasco Creek | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,318 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 4,336 |
| Skull Creek Relief | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,336 |
| Skull Creek | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,336 |
| Dry Creek | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 4,336 |
| Redgate Creek | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,586 |
| BOGGY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 272 |
| Neuhaus Creek | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 4,058 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 4,441 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 4,441 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 379 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 379 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 11,392 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 11,392 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,243 |
| JIM BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 8,988 |
| MIDDLE MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 22,229 |
| EAST CARANCAHUA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 303 |
| LITTLE ALUM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 27,289 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 23,918 |
| MIDDLE YEGUA CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 126 |
| HOG BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,118 |
| BIRDS NEST CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,545 |
| BRANCH OF WILBARGER CRK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 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.