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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN FERNANDO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 4,317 |
| LATTAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 6,053 |
| NARCISENO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,491 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,292 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 429 |
| COW CREEK | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 429 |
| HONDO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 145 |
| HORD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 115 |
| DRY ESCONDIDO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,853 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 938 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,225 |
| SCARED DOG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,209 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 433 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,200 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 5,790 |
| PIN OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,611 |
| SANDERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,603 |
| MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 336 |
| WALKERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,993 |
| Little Brazos River | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 7,189 |
| MAYFIELD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 534 |
| SABINE CREEK BRANCH NO 2 | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,779 |
| Meyers Branch | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 141,993 |
| ROSS AVE | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 180,381 |
| ELM FK TRINITY RIV W REL | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 40,866 |
| ELM FORK TRINITY RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 40,866 |
| ELM FK TRINITY RIV E REL | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 40,866 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,259 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,259 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,934 |
| BURNS BRANCH RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,791 |
| BURNS BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,791 |
| HOBB BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,453 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,101 |
| POND BRANCH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 11,647 |
| HACKBERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 5,151 |
| HAGGERY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,240 |
| LITTLE BOGGY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 199 |
| LITTLE BOGGY CREEK REL | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 199 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 199 |
| SABINE RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 640 |
| SABINE RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 640 |
| SABINE RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 640 |
| SABINE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 882 |
| VILLAGE CREEK N RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 12,029 |
| VILLAGE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 20,403 |
| VILLAGE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 10,202 |
| WALTON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 24,899 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,044 |
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.