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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAVALIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,432 |
| MUD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,189 |
| LITTLE PERDIDO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,289 |
| BIG PERDIDO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,289 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,289 |
| PINTO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,289 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,289 |
| CIBOLO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 600 |
| 2ND ELM CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 15,807 |
| CAIMAN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 16,419 |
| MAIN TECOLOTE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 17,311 |
| CHUCARETO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 17,311 |
| TEX-MEX RR | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,185 |
| TRIB OF REISER CR | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,184 |
| BLANKET CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 280 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 294 |
| RUSTLERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,741 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 801 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 660 |
| SHORTY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 623 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 362 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 362 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 362 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 619 |
| BRANCH OF RAGGEDY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 619 |
| RAGGEDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 619 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 967 |
| NORTH BEAVER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 872 |
| PARADISE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,109 |
| PARADISE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 729 |
| WANDERERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 441 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 462 |
| LONGS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,077 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,077 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,695 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,067 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,067 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,464 |
| MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,464 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,464 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,464 |
| DEAVER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,464 |
| CALF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,391 |
| BLUE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,391 |
| BLUE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,311 |
| CHOCTAW CRK REL #1 | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,311 |
| CHOCTAW CRK REL #2 | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,311 |
| RATTLE SNAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,311 |
| DUCK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,812 |
| DUCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,839 |
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.