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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 10,185 |
| BLAU GULLY | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,176 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,176 |
| WILLOW CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,176 |
| FELICIA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,089 |
| PRAIRIE CLAY GULLY | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,176 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,589 |
| CIBOLO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 3,890 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,813 |
| ARENOSA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,813 |
| EAGLE PASS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 7,020 |
| BR ARROYO DE LOS ANGELES | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,157 |
| BR ARROYO DE LOS ANGELES | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,157 |
| ZACATE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 10,006 |
| CAMBALACHE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,203 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 3,423 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 632 |
| RICHARDS CANYON | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 851 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 100 |
| S GROESBECK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 242 |
| W BUFFALO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 667 |
| BITTER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,432 |
| BITTER CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,432 |
| DOGWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 752 |
| ONION CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 752 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 752 |
| LITTLE ONION CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 752 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 752 |
| W. LITTLE POST OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 983 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,392 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,601 |
| LAKE CREEK SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,601 |
| LAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,328 |
| L WICHITA SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,328 |
| L WICHITA SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,328 |
| POST OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,040 |
| POST OAK SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,040 |
| ONION CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,328 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 8,330 |
| BLUFF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,255 |
| OVERFLOW BLUFF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,255 |
| SEYMOUR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,198 |
| ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 952 |
| DEEP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,134 |
| WILHITE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 886 |
| SPRING CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,213 |
| South Wagon Creek | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 450 |
| North Boggy Creek | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 450 |
| South Boggy Creek | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 450 |
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.