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
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.