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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow Creek | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 587 |
| Horse Creek | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 587 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,375 |
| Elm Creek | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,916 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 999 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,027 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 976 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 330 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 414 |
| NORTH ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 414 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 414 |
| KINGS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 934 |
| Wichita River | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,590 |
| CALL FIELD CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,511 |
| BNSF RR | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 12,235 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 12,907 |
| RUNNING WATER DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,294 |
| WALNUT CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 6,077 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,059 |
| MILES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 99 |
| VALLEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 17 |
| BODCAW DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,998 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 6,667 |
| NORTH CHINA DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,330 |
| CHINA DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,330 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,667 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 6,667 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,667 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,667 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,333 |
| TENMILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 57 |
| SALES BRANCH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 451 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 226 |
| CHALK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 226 |
| RED MUD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,081 |
| W FORK OF N CHAMPION CRK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 14,470 |
| NORTH CHAMPION CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,230 |
| E FORK OF N CHAMPION CRK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 14,470 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,222 |
| BRAZOS RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 526 |
| MILL CREEK | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 526 |
| FOYLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 707 |
| TAYLOR CREEK | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 707 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 16,700 |
| CEDAR CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 10,379 |
| CEDAR CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 10,379 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,246 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 9,775 |
| JIM NED CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,417 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,406 |
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.