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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR OF JOHNSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 599 |
| SULPHUR BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,569 |
| BIG BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,806 |
| SOUTH FORK CHAMBERS CRK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,692 |
| HOLLIDAY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 426 |
| WILHITE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| MUHLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| Cache Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 693 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 692 |
| TONKAWA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 824 |
| EAST PRAIRIE BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 861 |
| PRAIRIE BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 861 |
| SOUTH SIDE CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 13 |
| IRRIGATION CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 24 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 17,054 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 230 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 63 |
| Tierra Blanca Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7 |
| Tierra Blanca Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 389 |
| Turkey Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| No Name Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 90 |
| McClellan Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1 |
| Red Deer Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,834 |
| Frisco Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 43 |
| Palo Duro Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 22 |
| Horse Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| Horse Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| South Palo Duro Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| Los Redos Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 187 |
| South Palo Duro Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 91 |
| NN Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 16 |
| Rock Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 36 |
| NN Creek | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 43 |
| No Name Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 43 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 438 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 438 |
| PLUM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 559 |
| Ivanhoe Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 43 |
| Fork Hay Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 80 |
| Kiowa Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 39 |
| Pedestrian Sidewalk | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 940 |
| Palo Duro Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 34 |
| Frisco Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| No Name Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 106 |
| SALT FORK BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 490 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 298 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 533 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 533 |
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.