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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E BOULDIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 5,857 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 18,638 |
| BLUNN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 1,370 |
| BLUNN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 16,738 |
| TURTLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 7,276 |
| ZACATE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 39,194 |
| KCS RR | Texas | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 18,407 |
| CRAZY CAT ARROYO | Texas | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 12,200 |
| FOSTER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 30 |
| PONTOTOC CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 10 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 906 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1917 | 109 | 639 |
| BEAVER CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 574 |
| TRIB OF GILBERT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 1,987 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 37 |
| BIG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 370 |
| CLEAR FORK PLUM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 99 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 401 |
| TURTLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 2,604 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 2 |
| DRAW | Texas | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 1,200 |
| GALVAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 1,922 |
| TURTLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 2,604 |
| BOGGY CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 157 |
| BOGGY CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 214 |
| Cedar Creek | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 156 |
| Branch of Sandy Creek | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 220 |
| KEENE HOLLOW | Texas | Good | 1920 | 106 | 11,488 |
| TRIB E FORK KEECHI CREEK | Texas | Good | 1920 | 106 | 207 |
| BRANCH WHATLEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 584 |
| TOWN BRANCH EAGLE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1920 | 106 | 143 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 4,419 |
| SOUTH FORK BUFFALO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,200 |
| GILBERT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,275 |
| TRIB. OF PLUM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 3,060 |
| POLE HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 65 |
| JOHNSON FORK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 65 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1920 | 106 | 2,947 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1920 | 106 | 3,560 |
| JANAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 4,873 |
| NOLAN CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 338 |
| SEARS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1920 | 106 | 2,786 |
| BR OF MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 45 |
| TRIB NORTH BOSQUE RIVER | Texas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 609 |
| SHOAL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 85 |
| DRY FORK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| NORTH BOSQUE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 443 |
| NORTH BOSQUE RIVER REL | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 265 |
| NAVASOTA RIVER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| NO NAME CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1 |
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.