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 | 1950 | 76 | 533 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 533 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 533 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 8,719 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,395 |
| SIX SHOOTER DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,395 |
| Hole in Ground Draw | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 930 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,395 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,071 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,071 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,259 |
| EAST KICKAPOO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| NORTH LLANO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 334 |
| CALF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 334 |
| NORTH LLANO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 277 |
| BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 757 |
| PONY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4,820 |
| BALD EAGLE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 6,679 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,314 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 317 |
| WOLF HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 551 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 893 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 18 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3 |
| TRIB CLEAR FK BRAZOS RI | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 18 |
| COTTONWOOD CRK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 18 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 21 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,861 |
| MORGAN DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,695 |
| MORGAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,695 |
| CATCLAW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 312 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 24 |
| CAMP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 224 |
| CAMP CREEK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 224 |
| WILD HORSE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 580 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,527 |
| ROBERTSON CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 22 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 160 |
| TOWN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 299 |
| CANYON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,590 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,911 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 12,971 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 12,971 |
| DRY RUN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 773 |
| DRY RUN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 571 |
| DEEP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 312 |
| DRY RUN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 254 |
| DRY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
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.