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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 19,214 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 19,214 |
| STAG HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,469 |
| WEST TORTUGAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,509 |
| EAST TORTUGAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,509 |
| W NEGRO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,509 |
| E NEGRO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,509 |
| ALLEN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,235 |
| SPEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,861 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,861 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,481 |
| SAUZ CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,137 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 9,600 |
| SAN JUANITO CREEK NO 1 | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,377 |
| SAN JUANITO CREEK NO 2 | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 3,377 |
| SAN JUANITO CREEK NO 3 | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 3,377 |
| BRANCH OF RETAMA CREEK | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 3,377 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,185 |
| RETAMA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,185 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,150 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 3,377 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 3,184 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 3,184 |
| TRIB OF REISER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,184 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 943 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 60 |
| LOST CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 6,556 |
| SANTA ANNA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 6,139 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,522 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 630 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,471 |
| HORDS CREEK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 690 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| N FORK PALO PINTO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| N FORK PALO PINTO BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,000 |
| N FORK PALO PINTO BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,000 |
| N FORK PALO PINTO BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 500 |
| BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 19 |
| BROWN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,510 |
| GONZALES DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 270 |
| GONZALES DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,850 |
| SAN FRANCISCO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 292 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 35,348 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 27,697 |
| ASCARATE WASTEWAY | Texas | Good | 1925 | 101 | 18,787 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 349 |
| LANDERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 787 |
| RICHLAND CHEEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 226 |
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.