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
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.