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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
DRAW Texas Fair 1949 77 2,044
SANDY CREEK Texas Fair 1949 77 716
SANDY CREEK Texas Fair 1949 77 1,997
DRAW Texas Good 1949 77 130
DRAW Texas Good 1949 77 130
BIG WALNUT RUN Texas Fair 1949 77 145
BIG WALNUT RUN RELIEF Texas Fair 1949 77 130
CALDWOOD CUTOFF Texas Fair 1949 77 23,580
PEAR RIDGE CANAL Texas Fair 1949 77 21,779
DRAINAGE DITCH Texas Fair 1949 77 18,954
WHISKEY CREEK Texas Fair 1949 77 10,323
LITTLE COW CREEK Texas Fair 1949 77 128
NICHOLS CREEK RELIEF Texas Fair 1949 77 2,219
NICHOLS CREEK Texas Fair 1949 77 2,219
DRAW Texas Good 1949 77 41
DRAINAGE DITCH Texas Good 1949 77 9,600
DONNA MAIN CANAL Texas Fair 1949 77 6,554
BELLYACHE CREEK Texas Good 1949 77 8,572
ARROYO DE CHARCO ESCOND. Texas Fair 1949 77 2,029
COLMENA CREEK Texas Good 1949 77 2,029
SOLEDAD CREEK Texas Fair 1949 77 3,320
DRAW Texas Fair 1949 77 3,320
DRAW Texas Fair 1949 77 3,320
DRAW Texas Fair 1949 77 3,595
ELM CREEK Texas Good 1949 77 2,761
SPRING CREEK Texas Fair 1949 77 2,388
DRAW Texas Good 1949 77 2,388
DRAW Texas Fair 1949 77 2,388
MERCER CREEK Texas Fair 1949 77 154
SULPHUR CREEK Texas Fair 1949 77 12,133
SIX MILE CREEK Texas Good 1949 77 564
TIGER CREEK Texas Good 1949 77 100
HOG BRANCH Texas Fair 1949 77 292
COTTONWOOD CREEK Texas Fair 1949 77 220
MOSS CREEK Texas Fair 1949 77 8,582
DRAW Texas Fair 1949 77 8,582
DRAW Texas Good 1949 77 2,757
DRAW Texas Fair 1949 77 2,757
DRAW Texas Good 1949 77 2,757
DRAW Texas Fair 1949 77 2,757
DRAW Texas Good 1949 77 530
DRAW Texas Good 1949 77 530
DRAW Texas Fair 1949 77 530
DRAW Texas Fair 1949 77 530
DRAW Texas Fair 1949 77 292
DRAW Texas Good 1949 77 1,660
HOUSE CREEK Texas Good 1949 77 1,660
SOUTH BUCK CREEK Texas Poor 1949 77 5
PARADISE CREEK Texas Fair 1949 77 100
MULBERRY CREEK Texas Poor 1949 77 506

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.