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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| WOODS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,975 |
| PECAN BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 347 |
| PECAN BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 582 |
| TRIB OF WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 205 |
| TRIB CLR FRK TRINITY RIV | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 117,909 |
| CYCLONE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,236 |
| TRIB TO BIG BEAR CK. | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,510 |
| TRIB W FORK TRINITY RIV | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,469 |
| HOLLIDAY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 57 |
| COOL CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 12 |
| WHEELER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,022 |
| STEELMAN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 650 |
| MALLARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 650 |
| GIVENS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 21 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 185 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 606 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 105 |
| Rica Creek | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 860 |
| Canadian River | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,064 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,773 |
| WOLF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,773 |
| RUNNING WATER DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 165 |
| NINETEEN DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 981 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 981 |
| Monument Draw | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 930 |
| ESCONDIDO DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,455 |
| PECAN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 482 |
| PECAN CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 482 |
| PECAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 482 |
| NATURAL WELL DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 482 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 810 |
| SALT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 810 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 810 |
| LOWREY DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 5,530 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 814 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 814 |
| Mexia Creek | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 11,142 |
| Deep Creek Relief | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 11,142 |
| Brushy Creek Relief | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 11,142 |
| UPRR | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 31 |
| BATTLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 11,640 |
| BATTLE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 11,640 |
| Cooper Creek | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 11,640 |
| HACKBERRY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 816 |
| MORGAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,280 |
| HELL ROARING HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,785 |
| SCOTT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,785 |
| COLORADO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,760 |
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.