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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NANNY BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,506 |
| S COPPERAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,643 |
| STAGG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,643 |
| DINNER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 11,640 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 19,166 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 19,166 |
| LYONS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,499 |
| GIBSON BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,217 |
| SALT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 191 |
| CADDO CREEK RELIEF #1 | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 185 |
| NO NAME DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 185 |
| DIANA DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 40,000 |
| MAIN CANAL | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| ALGODON LATERAL | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| MADDEN DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| ARROYO MACHO | Texas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| N SULPHUR RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 261 |
| SOUTH SULPHUR RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 452 |
| NELL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 452 |
| JACOBS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 452 |
| CHOCTAW SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 923 |
| CHOCTAW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 895 |
| CHOCTAW CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 895 |
| DESERT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,183 |
| POST OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 462 |
| POST OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 5,310 |
| RAINBOW CRK | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 498 |
| SOUTH SULPHUR REL | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 498 |
| SOUTH SULPHUR RIV | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 498 |
| W. HICKORY CRK | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 653 |
| HICKORY CRK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 496 |
| Loring Creek Relief | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 329 |
| Loring Creek | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 329 |
| Spring Creek Relief | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 492 |
| Short Creek | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 492 |
| FAUGHT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,718 |
| NORTH SULPHUR RIVER REL | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 262 |
| GOUCHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 190 |
| CUTHAND CRK REL. | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,510 |
| CUTHAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,510 |
| SCATTER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,510 |
| SCATTER CRK. REL. | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,510 |
| BRUTON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,510 |
| MCCOY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,510 |
| BOGGY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 435 |
| PARKS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 382 |
| GIBSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 382 |
| MAXEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 382 |
| SCATTER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 636 |
| SOUTH PALUXY RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 7,266 |
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.