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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek | Texas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 13,738 |
| Cedar Creek Relief | Texas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 14,074 |
| Rainy Creek | Texas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 8,648 |
| Buck Creek | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,714 |
| Buck Creek Branch | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,535 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,417 |
| BUGLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,658 |
| BUGLER CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,658 |
| Cedar Creek | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 17,276 |
| Cedar Creek Relief | Texas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 13,758 |
| LYTLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 19,439 |
| KEYSER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 96 |
| BUCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 164 |
| BUCK CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 164 |
| HURRICANE CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 698 |
| HURRICANE CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 698 |
| BRADLEY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 598 |
| TRIB OF HURRICANE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,378 |
| LONG BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 6,088 |
| FLAT BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 7,661 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 11,535 |
| GRAVELL BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,000 |
| SHOAL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,524 |
| MASON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 24,549 |
| HOUGHTON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 30,552 |
| WALKER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 30,552 |
| SPANISH OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 30,252 |
| CLUCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 46,354 |
| HACKBERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 8,401 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 763 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,561 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,464 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,760 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 792 |
| PARKERS DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,380 |
| PARKERS DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 33 |
| SAN DIEGO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,071 |
| LAKE CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,444 |
| LITTLE LAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,444 |
| BIG LAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,434 |
| MORGAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 6,567 |
| TWISTED CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,432 |
| HARRISON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,432 |
| SOUTH BEDIAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,026 |
| SOUTH BEDIAS CRK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,026 |
| TURKEY PRAIRIE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,026 |
| SINGLETON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,026 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,776 |
| SULPHUR CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 3,776 |
| BNSF RR | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,026 |
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.