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
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.