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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,995 |
| BRANCH OF BIG DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 240 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,557 |
| W WALLER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,535 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,011 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 262 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 582 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 667 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,571 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,114 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,458 |
| GERONIMO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,685 |
| MILL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,406 |
| FORT EWELL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,449 |
| SECO CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,150 |
| MARCELINAS CRK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,754 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 5,947 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,581 |
| MILLERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,961 |
| MUJERRERO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,961 |
| MCCAMPBELL BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,392 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,392 |
| PEPPER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,392 |
| SPARROW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 9,644 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,250 |
| MANAHUILLA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,625 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,914 |
| COW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,838 |
| OJO DE AGUA DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,380 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,775 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER DRAW | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,939 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 8,922 |
| CANE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,096 |
| TOWN (BRANCH) CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 9,161 |
| Coombs Creek | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 8,000 |
| Cottonwood Creek | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 15,941 |
| Daniels Creek | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 28,858 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 800 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,439 |
| LONG BRANCH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 100 |
| LITTLE PIN OAK CRK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 103 |
| MESQUITE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 100 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 100 |
| W FK MILL CR | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,769 |
| E FK SOCAGEE CR | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,218 |
| Arroyo de los Mudos | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 4,342 |
| ARROYO LOS MORENOS | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 19,164 |
| Arroyo Morteros | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 874 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,457 |
| VANALLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,054 |
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.