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 | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 14,990 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 14,990 |
| KIRBY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,429 |
| BOSQUE RIVER TRIB | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 4,997 |
| CHILDRESS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,154 |
| BR OF BIG SANDY CRK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,363 |
| KEECHI CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 697 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 697 |
| PIN OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 697 |
| TRIB OF DEER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 622 |
| HACKBERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 269 |
| ASH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 740 |
| LAKE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 740 |
| BIG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,689 |
| BR OF COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 480 |
| KICKAPOO CRK TR | Texas | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 905 |
| LITTLE DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,362 |
| GLADE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 900 |
| STEWART BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,064 |
| PATTON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,054 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,826 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,174 |
| BIG SANDY CRK(WINNSBORO) | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,174 |
| LANKFORD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,907 |
| TURMAN BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,014 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 24,350 |
| BILOXI BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 16,952 |
| BILOXI CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 18,129 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 5,482 |
| MORRIS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,403 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 22,721 |
| AMERICAN WATER CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 22,721 |
| MUSTANG BAYOU | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 17,417 |
| IRRIGATION CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 23,498 |
| IRRIGATION CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 10,162 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 21,930 |
| TELEPHONE RD | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 92,190 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 200,969 |
| DIXON BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 244,789 |
| US 90A (S WAYSIDE DR) | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 159,020 |
| TELEPHONE RD | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 92,190 |
| HUNTING BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,840 |
| TOWN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 6,876 |
| LIVE OAK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,423 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,728 |
| Colorado River | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 5,741 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 673 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 673 |
| MANAHUILLA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 211 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 211 |
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.