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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALT PRONG HUBBARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,944 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 985 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 985 |
| HUBBARD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 985 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 671 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 671 |
| DEEP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 671 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 100 |
| LITTLE HACKBERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 37 |
| SALLEE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,499 |
| FROST CREEK (TANYARD) | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 7,866 |
| Railroad (Texas State) | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 17,370 |
| LUMPKINS CR | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 6,727 |
| SMITH BR | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 4,317 |
| MOUND PRAIRIE CR | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,317 |
| FOUNDRY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 120 |
| KICKAPOO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 2,806 |
| STEWARTS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 8,006 |
| CRYSTAL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 11,507 |
| LAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 14,915 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 243,893 |
| GOHLKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 5,311 |
| ROSS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 10,193 |
| ELLINGER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 10,266 |
| DUTYS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 12,130 |
| LIVE OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 118 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 143,268 |
| GILLELAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 5,440 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 6,950 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 13,909 |
| WILBARGER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 11,746 |
| CHANDLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 14,657 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 37,811 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 34,708 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 34,708 |
| S SALADO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,368 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 11,410 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 164 |
| DRY BERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,420 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 506 |
| BONITA CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 5,425 |
| BONITA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 5,425 |
| BONITA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 19,920 |
| Parita Creek | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 2,476 |
| CALAVERAS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 394 |
| BIG SOUS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 20 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 421 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 9,560 |
| ROSILLO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 12,135 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 3,723 |
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.