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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,335 |
| LONG BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 8,322 |
| DUCK CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 645 |
| DUCK CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 729 |
| TEN MILE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 5,960 |
| MAUK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,337 |
| TEN MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,909 |
| BENTLE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,208 |
| TEN MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,740 |
| KELLER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,427 |
| LOCAL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 231 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 5,000 |
| LITTLE CREEK TRIB | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4,940 |
| LITTLE CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,940 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 86,898 |
| PECAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 216 |
| PECAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,079 |
| S HICKORY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 353 |
| COOPER CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 288 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,525 |
| BAKER BRANCH | Texas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 117 |
| CHAMBERS CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 21 |
| HOG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 62 |
| BIG BRUSHY CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 14,058 |
| BIG BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 28,117 |
| WILLIAMS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,730 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,730 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,714 |
| LACY FORK TRIB. | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 48 |
| BRANCH LITTLE RUSH CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 710 |
| STRAIN BRANCH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 247 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 389 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 543 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 719 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 380 |
| YANKEE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,257 |
| JIMS BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,916 |
| CYPRESS BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,888 |
| BLACK CYPRESS CRK N REL | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,888 |
| PRUITT LAKE | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,888 |
| BLACK CYPRESS CRK S REL | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,888 |
| HUGHES CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,888 |
| HUGHES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,888 |
| CANNON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,888 |
| N FORK WHATLEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 151 |
| WHATLEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 151 |
| HENDERSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 315 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 315 |
| COLLEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 81 |
| LONG CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 10,327 |
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.