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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNDIFF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 451 |
| NORTH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,917 |
| SHANNON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 36,730 |
| DUTCH BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 38,964 |
| TRIB W FORK TRINITY RIV | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 21 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 10,170 |
| DUCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 10,170 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 10,170 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 17,216 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 8,762 |
| SMITH CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 8,762 |
| WICHITA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 9,174 |
| RUNNING WATER DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 820 |
| SHEEP CREEK | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 1,311 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 889 |
| LITTLE PAINT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 445 |
| PAINT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 445 |
| MULE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 5,061 |
| SOUTH RED CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,533 |
| CALIFORNIA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 573 |
| SPRING CREEK | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 689 |
| FLAG CREEK | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 420 |
| FLAG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 420 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 420 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,173 |
| CALIFORNIA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,993 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,173 |
| BARRETT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 1,117 |
| FLAT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,299 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 1,117 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 1,299 |
| RED MUD CREEK TRIB | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 1,611 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,583 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,845 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,583 |
| Big Stink Creek | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 15,734 |
| Sweetwater Creek Branch | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 3,776 |
| Sweetwater Creek | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,776 |
| Walnut Creek | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,368 |
| Cottonwood Creek | Texas | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 4,614 |
| Holder Creek | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,614 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,005 |
| Cottonwood Creek | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,005 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,850 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,850 |
| NEWCOMB CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,860 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,795 |
| HUBBARD CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,771 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,476 |
| NORTH HUBBARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 896 |
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.