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 | Good | 1950 | 76 | 15,260 |
| CAT CLAW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,746 |
| PENNINGTON BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,936 |
| PENNINGTON BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,936 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 358 |
| MILL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 146 |
| BOSQUE RIVER REL | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,523 |
| AUSTIN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| LAKE WHITNEY | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,663 |
| SMITH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,173 |
| HENSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,173 |
| BROWN BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 5,173 |
| MCCUTCHEN BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 386 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,785 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,363 |
| KEECHI CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,363 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,363 |
| BIG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,363 |
| TRIB LITTLE BRAZOS RI | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,907 |
| LITTLE BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,907 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,907 |
| BIG CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 21 |
| NOLAN RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,601 |
| BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,030 |
| TRIB RICHLAND CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 156 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 224 |
| BR OF COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 224 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,176 |
| LITTLE BRAZOS RI BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,725 |
| TRIB OF ELM CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 207 |
| TRIB OF NAVASOTA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 80 |
| NAVASOTA RIVER TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 42 |
| BR HOG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 65 |
| WACO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,689 |
| WILSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 521 |
| WACO CRK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 287 |
| WACO CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 210 |
| LUCKY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,400 |
| WILLOW SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,548 |
| BOX CREEK (S) | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 370 |
| NECHES RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,191 |
| BIG ATOY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 222 |
| LITTLE ATOY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 222 |
| ALTO BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 246 |
| BIRCHES CR BR | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 170 |
| PEAVINE CR | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 645 |
| WADE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 17,244 |
| WADE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 298 |
| DUNN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 11,526 |
| PARKER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,972 |
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.