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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUDDY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,224 |
| THOMAS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 2,285 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,403 |
| DEER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 2,800 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 2,237 |
| MCCOY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,022 |
| ROUND HOUSE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,746 |
| POOL BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,892 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,277 |
| WILLOW BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,387 |
| EAST FORK JONES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 13,684 |
| BOSQUE SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 18,108 |
| BAUGHMAN SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 7,242 |
| PEACH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 8,203 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 2,514 |
| WEST BERNARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,448 |
| EAST MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 492 |
| EAST MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,972 |
| BLUE CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 7,312 |
| JONES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 86 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 63 |
| DRY BRANCH CREEK | Texas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 3,717 |
| CANEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,218 |
| PEDERNALES RIVER | Texas | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 147 |
| ONION CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,781 |
| SHOAL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 15,735 |
| W BOULDIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,700 |
| WILLIS CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 130 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 840 |
| OLMOS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 20,770 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 20,770 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,378 |
| DRY COMAL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 12,334 |
| GERONIMO CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,389 |
| BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,182 |
| W PRONG OF MILL CRK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,406 |
| DRY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 10,965 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 10,965 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 10,953 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 7,751 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 11,658 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 7,754 |
| GRASSY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 12,922 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 10,931 |
| SANDY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 109 |
| ABBOTT CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 9,672 |
| ABBOTT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 13,386 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 10,974 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 10,464 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 10,185 |
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.