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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUECES RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,275 |
| ESPANTOSA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 793 |
| ADAMS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 11,977 |
| INDIAN CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 300 |
| S FK WILLIS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,000 |
| S FK WILLIS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,670 |
| BULL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 68 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| LEON RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,751 |
| ARMSTRONG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,678 |
| COW CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,579 |
| COW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 372 |
| N FORK LEON DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| ELM CEMETERY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 110 |
| BINION CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 808 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| NORTH BENNETT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 105 |
| VEALE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 82 |
| TOBIN DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 29,890 |
| FRANKLIN CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,190 |
| ALAMITO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,284 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 129 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 73 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| SOUTH GROESBECK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| DOZIER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| LAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 173 |
| HOBBLE SCOBBLE CANYON | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 19 |
| RAGGEDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 329 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 132 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| WANDERERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| HOUSE CK | Texas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| REESE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
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.