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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 11,130 |
| FLAT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 13,401 |
| Flat Cr Tr | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 13,401 |
| Railroad (Abandoned) | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 15,854 |
| MURCHISON CREEK TRIB | Texas | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 120 |
| BIG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 14,530 |
| TARKINGTON BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 15,456 |
| FISH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 27,613 |
| Seabourne Creek | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,504 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,504 |
| COUNTRY CLUB BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,721 |
| WHITE OAK BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 10,090 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 43,900 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,224 |
| YORKTOWN COLETO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,637 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,271 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 188 |
| BARTONS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,835 |
| ARENOSA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 11,493 |
| W DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 11,655 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 30 |
| McFarland Creek | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 12,476 |
| Mustang Creek | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 12,476 |
| Mustang Creek Relief | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 12,476 |
| Long Branch | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 11,250 |
| EAST DRY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 6,370 |
| POST OAK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,580 |
| Devers Creek | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,385 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,930 |
| LAVACA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,146 |
| W PRONG LAVACA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,110 |
| KUEHNS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,388 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 14,932 |
| CASHS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,864 |
| COURT BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,190 |
| GARCITAS CRK | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 130 |
| CASA BLANCA CRK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 30,356 |
| CASA BLANCA CRK TRIB | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 13,766 |
| MARCADO CRK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 14,300 |
| STRIBLING CREEK | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 13,108 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 13,108 |
| HARDIN RUSSELL CREEK | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 13,108 |
| TOWN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,956 |
| LITTLE COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 12,117 |
| BIG COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 24,909 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,279 |
| MARTIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,118 |
| HAY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,004 |
| LONGBOTTOM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,995 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,995 |
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.