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 | 3,428 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,866 |
| W Sandy Crk Relief | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,866 |
| Irrigation Canal | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,625 |
| IRRIGATION CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| PINOAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 188 |
| SKULL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 190 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 140 |
| BUCKSNAG CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 120 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,941 |
| CABEZA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 96 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 82 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 722 |
| FIFTEENMILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 26 |
| MCCOY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 97 |
| YORKTOWN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 106 |
| LANE POOL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,487 |
| Baylor Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,316 |
| Cedar Creek | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 8,268 |
| Pin Oak Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 562 |
| BERRY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,653 |
| MITCHELL CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,653 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,042 |
| VANHAMS CREEK REL | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,042 |
| ARTESIA CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,194 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,194 |
| CANOE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,194 |
| COPPERAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 414 |
| Guidry Branch | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 6,217 |
| SANDY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,514 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,845 |
| HARDYS SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| BOGGY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 561 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| WRIGHT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 773 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 296 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 296 |
| HAINES FLAT CR RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 58 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 58 |
| KUY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 47 |
| EAST MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,113 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,201 |
| EAST FORK JONES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,201 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
| HALFWAY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20,781 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 27,254 |
| S FORK SAN GABRIEL RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,106 |
| N FORK SAN GABRIEL RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,101 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,407 |
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.