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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNT CALM DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 123 |
| TEHUACANA CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 104 |
| PLUMMERS CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 108 |
| BIG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 55 |
| ELM CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 55 |
| BRANCH OF BAINES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 26 |
| BARGER BROOK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 55 |
| SNAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 168 |
| WACO CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 167 |
| Guthrie Cr | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 19,070 |
| COON CR BR | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,122 |
| BARNHARDT CR | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 300 |
| JARRELL CR | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 350 |
| OWENS CR | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 220 |
| GIN BR | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| Black Fork Creek | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 4,600 |
| TOWN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 455 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 376 |
| BAYLOR CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| GREENS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 90 |
| GOBBLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 542 |
| WEST BERNARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 90 |
| LONG PRAIRIE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 34 |
| SAN MARCOS RIVER REL | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 57 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 11,008 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 940 |
| GUADALUPE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| GUADALUPE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 63 |
| LITTLE BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 14 |
| LITTLE BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| GREATHOUSE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 238 |
| BUFFALO CREEK TRIB. | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 601 |
| CONN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 80 |
| HARRISON BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 532 |
| IRRIGATION CANAL | Texas | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| LEON RIVER DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| LEON RIVER DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 220 |
| LEON RIVER DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 300 |
| LEON RIVER DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 500 |
| SHAW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| ROUGH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 38 |
| DAVIS HOLLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 17 |
| CADDO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 69 |
| Post Oak Creek | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 40 |
| Lake Creek | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 70 |
| MOORE CR RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 598 |
| STOCKVILLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 273 |
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.