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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,788 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,164 |
| LINE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 843 |
| BRUTONS CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 7,065 |
| SIX MILE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 10,693 |
| SIX MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 10,693 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,576 |
| MURVAUL CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,576 |
| MURVAUL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,576 |
| TANYARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,686 |
| BROOKS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 9,233 |
| ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,220 |
| LITTLE WHITE OAK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 5,220 |
| BEECH CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 5,220 |
| BARBERS CANAL | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 84,431 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 27,408 |
| CYPRESS DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,455 |
| CYPRESS DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,455 |
| MILL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,414 |
| TROTTI CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,906 |
| CYPRESS CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,706 |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,706 |
| Menard Creek | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,809 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,903 |
| COLE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 9,308 |
| COW BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 8,822 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 9,221 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 9,221 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 9,221 |
| HARMS BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,185 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,247 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 16 |
| IRRIGATION CANAL | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,761 |
| IRRIGATION CANAL | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,935 |
| MAIN SUPPLY CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,800 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 579 |
| SAN JOSE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,024 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,048 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,048 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,048 |
| ZORRO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,846 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 44,462 |
| CHACON CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 5,300 |
| LOS TIOS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,721 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,721 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,721 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,051 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 50 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| KEYS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,506 |
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.