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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARRIZO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 5,063 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,242 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 16,881 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 10,348 |
| ROSITA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 10,348 |
| LAMPASITAS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 3,323 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,323 |
| COMANCHE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,323 |
| COMANCHE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,323 |
| COMANCHE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1926 | 100 | 3,974 |
| CALAVERAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 483 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 9,600 |
| DOLORES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 9,600 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,765 |
| ARROYO DIABLO | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 294 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 380 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 380 |
| RESLEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 248 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 528 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 528 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 154 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,886 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,277 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 2,390 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 3,372 |
| FLINT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 1,868 |
| SALT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 392 |
| West Dixon Creek | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,014 |
| Middle Dixon Creek | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,864 |
| Rock Creek | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 56 |
| Pecos River Relief | Texas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 5,099 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 4,607 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 4,607 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,809 |
| Eubanks Creek | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 587 |
| BATTLE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 587 |
| CARTER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 816 |
| EALY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 816 |
| HARMONY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 816 |
| WEST COTTONWOOD CRK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 634 |
| EAST COTTONWOOD CRK | Texas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 634 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 518 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK TRIB | Texas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 518 |
| FLAT ROCK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 510 |
| HACKBERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 509 |
| RATTLESNAKE DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 509 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 509 |
| LONE WOLF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 677 |
| MULBERRY CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 28,499 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 13,738 |
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.