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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,490 |
| Bromley Cr Tr | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,640 |
| BROMLEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,928 |
| BROMLEY CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,640 |
| TURKEY CR | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 496 |
| TURKEY CR | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 679 |
| DOUGLAS BR | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,600 |
| MILL CR TR | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4,173 |
| GILADON CR | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,173 |
| CROOKED CR | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,173 |
| Railroad (UP) | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,230 |
| TURKEY CRK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 811 |
| CHICKEN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 811 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,730 |
| BONITA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 478 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,359 |
| CHINQUAPIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,306 |
| BEECH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 363 |
| WEST CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 312 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,870 |
| HAYES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 240 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 20,879 |
| US 90A (OLD SPANISH TR) | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,000 |
| BRAYS BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 98,792 |
| GRIGGS BROAD MYRTLE RR | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 82,717 |
| BRAYS BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 82,717 |
| GRIGGS BROAD MYRTLE RR | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 98,792 |
| HUNTING BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 150,291 |
| WEST CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 170,605 |
| CLAWSON DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,055 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,429 |
| HCFCD DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 16,660 |
| HCFCD DITCH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 290 |
| STORM DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15,000 |
| HCFCD DITCH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,000 |
| BRICKHOUSE GULLY | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 8,244 |
| HCFCD DITCH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,132 |
| HCFCD DITCH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 5,000 |
| HCFCD DITCH S102-00-00 | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 390 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 20,678 |
| PLUM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,250 |
| COUNTRY CLUB BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,800 |
| KUHLMAN GULLY | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 12,000 |
| KUHLMAN GULLY | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| HCFCD Unit C147-00-00 | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 70 |
| CAT SPRING CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,673 |
| ELM SLOUGH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,460 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,421 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,421 |
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.