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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,021 |
| RED MASON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 18,006 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,458 |
| WEST FORK SOCAGEE CRK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,458 |
| TURTLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 164 |
| PARKER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 500 |
| TURTLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 109 |
| PEAR CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,433 |
| TRIB OF TATUM CR | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 6,046 |
| MARTIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,522 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 6,046 |
| HOGAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,522 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,091 |
| MURRAY BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 427 |
| WILLIAMS BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 469 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 968 |
| COON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,321 |
| E FORK DOUBLE BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,585 |
| LONE STAR CANAL | Texas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 314 |
| MAYHOW CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,941 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 5,687 |
| BRANCH CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 375 |
| TROUT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 440 |
| COTTON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,524 |
| LNVA CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,853 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,840 |
| LNVA CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,000 |
| E FORK CEDAR BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,669 |
| MAYHAW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,271 |
| Hunters Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,594 |
| Simmons Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,594 |
| Big Cow Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,594 |
| Dry Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,487 |
| Clear Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,594 |
| Cat Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,594 |
| Little Cow Creek | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,419 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,610 |
| BIG COW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,421 |
| SABINE RIVER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 227 |
| SABINE RIVER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 227 |
| SABINE RIVER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 535 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 535 |
| SABINE RIVER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 450 |
| SABINE RIVER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 341 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 246 |
| SABINE RIVER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 246 |
| SABINE RIVER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 424 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 360 |
| LITTLE CYPRESS BAYOU | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 10,903 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,752 |
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.