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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.