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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
OFLOW CHAN TURKEY CREEK Texas Good 1926 100 3,723
DRAW Texas Fair 1926 100 3,723
DRAW Texas Good 1926 100 3,723
DRAW Texas Good 1926 100 3,723
DRAW Texas Good 1926 100 3,723
DRAW Texas Good 1926 100 4,511
DRAW Texas Good 1926 100 2,256
BOECK CREEK Texas Fair 1926 100 13,369
ACERO CREEK Texas Fair 1926 100 4,622
DRAIN Texas Good 1926 100 4,622
SAN ANDREAS CREEK Texas Good 1926 100 4,622
TRINIDAD CREEK Texas Fair 1926 100 4,622
TRINIDAD CREEK RELIEF Texas Good 1926 100 4,622
SANTA GERTRUDIS CREEK Texas Fair 1926 100 4,094
DRAIN Texas Fair 1926 100 4,700
ESCONDIDO CREEK Texas Fair 1926 100 6,037
DRAIN Texas Good 1926 100 6,037
DERRAMADERO DE MACHOS Texas Fair 1926 100 6,038
DRAIN Texas Fair 1926 100 5,238
SALADO CREEK Texas Fair 1926 100 5,238
JABONCILLOS CREEK Texas Fair 1926 100 5,238
DRAIN Texas Fair 1926 100 5,238
PAISANO CREEK Texas Fair 1926 100 5,391
LOS OLMOS CREEK Texas Fair 1926 100 13,318
COW CREEK DRAW Texas Fair 1926 100 5,838
COW CREEK DRAW Texas Fair 1926 100 5,838
MCCAMPBELL SLOUGH Texas Fair 1926 100 10,970
DRAINAGE DITCH Texas Fair 1926 100 22,697
SPRING CREEK Texas Fair 1926 100 13,036
SPRING CREEK Texas Good 1926 100 6,980
TERRELLS BRANCH Texas Fair 1926 100 11,877
DRAW Texas Fair 1926 100 5,633
DRAW Texas Fair 1926 100 4,991
DRAW Texas Good 1926 100 3,840
WAGGONER CREEK Texas Fair 1926 100 12,318
WAGGONER CREEK Texas Fair 1926 100 7,837
HOWARD CREEK Texas Fair 1926 100 7,770
AIKEN CREEK Texas Fair 1926 100 8,388
HENDERSON CREEK Texas Good 1926 100 1,685
FRAZIER CREEK Texas Good 1926 100 1,211
LOST CREEK Texas Fair 1926 100 1,518
MILL CREEK Texas Fair 1926 100 1,518
SHEP TAYLOR BRANCH Texas Fair 1926 100 1,240
STATFORD CREEK Texas Fair 1926 100 908
MESQUITE CREEK Texas Fair 1926 100 1,226
MESQUITE CREEK RELIEF Texas Fair 1926 100 1,226
ARROYO LOS OLMOS Texas Good 1926 100 33,240
TUMBLESON CREEK Texas Fair 1926 100 3,229
PENA CREEK Texas Good 1926 100 3,229
SALT CREEK Texas Good 1926 100 3,229

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.