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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNSF RR | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 850 |
| CHOCTAW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,616 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,160 |
| SHAWNEE CRK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 5,508 |
| LITTLE SHAWNEE CRK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 5,508 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,041 |
| BOIS DARC CRK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,781 |
| DUFFAU CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| MOORE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,650 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,693 |
| TRIB OF PALO PINTO CR | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 653 |
| N FORK PALO PINTO CK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 957 |
| TRIB OF GIBSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 560 |
| TRIB VILLAGE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 112,967 |
| Ash Creek | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,903 |
| CLEAR FK TRINITY RV | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 32,209 |
| KIRKWOOD BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 75,210 |
| BIG FOSSIL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,680 |
| CLR FK TR OLD UNIV | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 13,120 |
| MARINE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,773 |
| VICKERY BLVD EB CONN | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,402 |
| HENDERSON STREET | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1 |
| WALKER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,318 |
| LITTLE WICHITA RIVER REL | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,255 |
| DRY FK LITTLE WICHITA RV | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,790 |
| WHEELER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,719 |
| TIMBER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,071 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 255 |
| CAMP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 9 |
| TRIB OF GILBERT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,109 |
| DEEP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 292 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,593 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,593 |
| BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 253 |
| WILDHORSE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 63 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 745 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,178 |
| Salt Creek | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,711 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,711 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,364 |
| BOGGY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 300 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 339 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 909 |
| CRIBB STATION CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 717 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 686 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 497 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 17 |
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.