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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOST CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 349 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,811 |
| LITTLE SCHOOL BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,811 |
| JORDAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,320 |
| DOE RUN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4,320 |
| DOE RUN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 297 |
| CEDAR CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 80 |
| WHITE ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 187,971 |
| TRINITY RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,599 |
| WHITE ROCK CREEK REL #4 | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,988 |
| WHITE ROCK CREEK REL #5 | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 38,477 |
| WHITE ROCK CREEK REL #6 | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 38,477 |
| WHITE ROCK CREEK REL #7 | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 38,477 |
| WHITE ROCK CREEK REL #4 | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,988 |
| Elam Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 19,538 |
| KIOWA BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,424 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 17,711 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,258 |
| MOORELAND CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 59 |
| WHITES BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 59 |
| LONG BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 22,651 |
| Ervay Street | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| LONG BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 11,359 |
| S MESQUITE CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 265 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,682 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,852 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,852 |
| TRIB WHITE ROCK CRK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 8,581 |
| TRIB WHITE ROCK CRK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 8,581 |
| WHITE ROCK CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 17,162 |
| HONEY SPRINGS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 537 |
| BRANCH OF ASH CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,403 |
| TRIB WHITE ROCK CRK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,919 |
| TRIB OF WHITE ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,988 |
| COOMBS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 8,700 |
| AUDELIA BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 18,513 |
| FERRIS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20,406 |
| ROWLETT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 13,033 |
| Spring Creek Tributary | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,900 |
| DUCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10,826 |
| BRANCH OF DUCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,642 |
| S MESQUITE CREEK TRIB | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4,222 |
| W FRK SOUTH MESQUITE CRK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 19,532 |
| SOUTH MESQUITE CRK TRIB | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 12,450 |
| HUFFHINES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15,000 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 20,210 |
| DALWORTH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10,600 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10,600 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 18,317 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,771 |
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.