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 | 2,407 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 11,656 |
| FLAT DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,796 |
| DRY PRONG KATEMCY CK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,352 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,671 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,221 |
| RINARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 18,246 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 12,451 |
| BRANCH OF MAHA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,248 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,077 |
| HANCOCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,853 |
| BRANCH OF DECKER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| TRIB OF BERRY CR | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 885 |
| LIPAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,760 |
| DRY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,760 |
| OLMOS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 670 |
| W POPLAR ST | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 96,612 |
| W POPLAR ST | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 96,612 |
| SAN PEDRO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,112 |
| Medio Creek | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 9,892 |
| WOMAN HOLLERING CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 121 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 942 |
| MUD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 800 |
| ROCKWOOD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,560 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 969 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,501 |
| CALAVERAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,295 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 175 |
| SAN PEDRO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 6,640 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4,580 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 29,041 |
| HELOTES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 970 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 21,294 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 21,294 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 21,294 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 21,294 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,250 |
| Duck Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,391 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,409 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,409 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,127 |
| GERONIMO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 62 |
| QUINLAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 472 |
| LIVE OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,469 |
| TEHUACANA CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,046 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,516 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,516 |
| TORO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 552 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| DRY MEDIO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 105 |
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.