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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 16 |
| DRAW | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 12 |
| DRY CALIFORNIA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 37 |
| CLEAR FORK BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 18 |
| LITTLE SANDY DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 962 |
| N CALIFORNIA CRK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,869 |
| BRANCH N CALIFORNIA CRK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,869 |
| S CALIFORNIA CRK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,650 |
| TRIB OF N CALIFORNIA CRK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,541 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,541 |
| RED MUD CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,139 |
| TOWN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 8,220 |
| Elm Creek | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 238 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,670 |
| HUBBARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| Big Elm Creek | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,795 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 8,258 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 191 |
| BIRD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 263 |
| CORYELL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 247 |
| TRIB OF CORYELL CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 247 |
| MIDDLE BOSQUE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 252 |
| GOLDYS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 252 |
| GOLDYS BRANCH RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 252 |
| PEW BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 44 |
| TRIB OF COWHOUSE CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| BEAN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 113 |
| PARTRIDGE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TRIB HACKBERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 566 |
| JACKS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 29 |
| BR PLUMMERS CRK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 5,682 |
| GRAYS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 55 |
| PLUMMERS CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 86 |
| BRANCH PLUMMERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 91 |
| DAVIS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 41 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 55 |
| BRANCH CHRISTMAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| ELM CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 505 |
| Lake Creek Spillway | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 451 |
| LITTLE TEHUACANA CRK TRB | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 54 |
| SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| WACO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,834 |
| WACO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,255 |
| WACO CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 67 |
| WILSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,583 |
| WACO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,468 |
| WACO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,066 |
| WACO CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,232 |
| HARRIS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 125 |
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.