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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 4,889 |
| HOLLAND TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 7,057 |
| WHITNEY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 6,980 |
| TOWN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 9,448 |
| POOLES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 4,991 |
| LARRISON CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 4,991 |
| DRY SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 6,803 |
| SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 6,172 |
| SANDY CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 6,172 |
| HAM BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 15,363 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,315 |
| LITTLE ONION CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,023 |
| MILL BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,802 |
| N CONCEPCION CR | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,014 |
| AGUA POQUITA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,014 |
| LAS ANIMAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,200 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 1,014 |
| PIEDRAS PINTAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,756 |
| SAN DIEGO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 7,085 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,481 |
| GUAJILLO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,481 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,756 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,225 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 1,225 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,253 |
| MUD BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,253 |
| TURNER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 206 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 10,640 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 7,458 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 11,848 |
| BOSQUE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 7,174 |
| TRIB OF RESLEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 384 |
| N FK CHAMBERS CK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,006 |
| DICKEYS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 23,728 |
| S BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 11,953 |
| N BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 11,953 |
| Sycamore Creek | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 7,531 |
| Conner Ave | Texas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 6,500 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 35 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,468 |
| LONG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,255 |
| LITTLE WICHITA RIVER REL | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,542 |
| LITTLE WICHITA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,255 |
| DOGWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,704 |
| ONION CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,704 |
| Pease River | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,670 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 4,090 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 28 |
| Palo Duro Creek | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 16,985 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,448 |
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.