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 | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,247 |
| Tierra Blanca Creek | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,909 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,909 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,019 |
| BLACK WATER DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,000 |
| Sanderson Canyon | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 330 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,275 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,437 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 811 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 811 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 811 |
| Five Mile Creek Trib. | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 687 |
| Five Mile Creek | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 895 |
| Rankin Draw | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 923 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,437 |
| GOBBLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| DUCK CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 13 |
| BRADY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| SAN SABA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 296 |
| COLORADO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,547 |
| SPUR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,979 |
| PONY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,979 |
| FUZZY CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,150 |
| FUZZY CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,150 |
| EAGLE BR | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 127 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 90 |
| MUD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| GAP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 17 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 26 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12 |
| VALLEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 23 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| ANTELOPE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 26 |
| BATTLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 26 |
| McENTIRE DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,752 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,626 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,626 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,947 |
| LIPAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 116 |
| MULE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 183 |
| NORTH CONCHO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,810 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 258 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,329 |
| CLEAR FK BRAZOS RI | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 18 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 517 |
| ROUGH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 39 |
| PLUM BRANCH | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 18 |
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.