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 | 1948 | 78 | 3,860 |
| ARROYO NOMBRE DE DIOS | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 165 |
| CARTERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 19,803 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,890 |
| ALLIGATOR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,890 |
| ALLIGATOR CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,934 |
| ELM GROVE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 425 |
| BLISS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,047 |
| KEECHI CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,457 |
| BOGGY CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,092 |
| BOGGY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,682 |
| N FORK OF S BEDIAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,315 |
| S FORK OF S BEDIAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,315 |
| NELSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,315 |
| PARKER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 7,873 |
| SISTER GROVE BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 6,028 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,950 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,894 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,894 |
| Five Mile Creek REL NN | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,884 |
| Five Mile Creek Relief N | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,344 |
| Five Mile Creek | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,344 |
| Five Mile Creek Relief S | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,344 |
| Five Mile Creek Relief N | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,344 |
| Five Mile Creek | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,344 |
| Five Mile Creek Relief S | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,344 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 8,219 |
| Five Mile Creek Rel NN | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,972 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,950 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 8,219 |
| E FORK TRINITY RIV TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 25,070 |
| Trinity Railway & Drain | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 59,322 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 101,920 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 19,271 |
| DART & BNSF RR | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,639 |
| Five Mile Creek | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 12,383 |
| NORTH MESQUITE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,007 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 40,866 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 40,866 |
| MUSTANG CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,371 |
| PECAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 11,587 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,842 |
| LITTLE BUFFALO CRK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 34,267 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 8,471 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 455 |
| RICHLAND CRK BR NO 2 | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 455 |
| RICHLAND CRK BR NO 3 | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 341 |
| ALLIGATOR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 195 |
| GAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 165 |
| LONG BRANCH CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 8,518 |
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.