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
DRAW Texas Fair 1928 98 1,448
DRAW Texas Fair 1928 98 3,936
DRAW Texas Fair 1928 98 3,936
DRAW Texas Fair 1928 98 3,936
Deadman Creek Texas Good 1928 98 3,803
DRAW Texas Fair 1928 98 458
IATAN CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 18,494
TEMPLETON CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 18,494
MORGAN CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 11,167
ROCK CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 1,330
DRAW Texas Good 1928 98 2,628
DRAW Texas Good 1928 98 2,628
SPRING CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 2,921
DRAW Texas Fair 1928 98 2,222
DRAW Texas Good 1928 98 2,222
DRAW Texas Fair 1928 98 2,222
BULL WAGON CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 390
NOODLE CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 303
Little Elm Creek Branch Texas Fair 1928 98 5,240
MOORE SLOUGH Texas Fair 1928 98 10,696
BIG ELM CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 15,598
CATCLAW CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 8,957
Draw Texas Fair 1928 98 9,446
INDIAN CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 390
CAT CLAW CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 4,670
CAT CLAW CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 1,740
TRIB DEAD HORSE CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 100
Neches Rv Rl (N) Texas Fair 1928 98 4,226
HURRICANE BAYOU RELIEF Texas Fair 1928 98 7,531
HURRICANE BAYOU Texas Fair 1928 98 7,582
HURRICANE BAYOU RELIEF Texas Fair 1928 98 7,582
CEDAR CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 2,302
HURRICANE BAYOU Texas Fair 1928 98 1,785
MUD CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 36
WILLIS CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 36
DRAW Texas Fair 1928 98 29,129
BELL CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 3,191
CANEY CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 1,844
PINEY CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 1,774
BAYOU CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 16,986
DRAINAGE DITCH Texas Good 1928 98 17,715
BELL CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 3,797
LITTLE MOUND CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 1,750
SMALL CREEK Texas Good 1928 98 5,188
COPPER BRANCH CREEK Texas Good 1928 98 4,571
WEIRS CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 5,726
MUERY CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 3,174
PINEY CREEK Texas Good 1928 98 5,424
CLEAR CREEK Texas Good 1928 98 5,424
IVYS CREEK Texas Fair 1928 98 5,224

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.