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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.