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
LANDERS CREEK Texas Fair 1930 96 3,240
WOLF CREEK Texas Fair 1930 96 2,996
OTTER CREEK Texas Good 1930 96 2,996
BEAVER CREEK Texas Good 1930 96 2,996
PERCH POND CREEK Texas Fair 1930 96 2,996
BOX CREEK TRIB Texas Fair 1930 96 5,710
NECHES RV Texas Fair 1930 96 6,001
Jordan Cr Tr Texas Fair 1930 96 5,380
WEST GUM CREEK Texas Fair 1930 96 6,039
RESERVOIR CREEK Texas Fair 1930 96 7,214
EAST GUM CREEK Texas Fair 1930 96 7,214
RAGSDALE CREEK Texas Fair 1930 96 14,634
BARBER CREEK Texas Fair 1930 96 8,092
MUD CREEK (W) Texas Fair 1930 96 4,822
MUD CREEK (E) Texas Fair 1930 96 4,822
SAMPSON CREEK Texas Fair 1930 96 3,791
STRIKER CREEK Texas Fair 1930 96 5,008
WYNNS BAYOU Texas Fair 1930 96 2,843
MINE CREEK Texas Good 1930 96 3,039
MINE CREEK RELIEF Texas Good 1930 96 4,086
CATFISH CREEK Texas Fair 1930 96 2,235
BEAR CREEK Texas Fair 1930 96 2,235
MINE CREEK BR Texas Fair 1930 96 1,710
WALNUT CR TR Texas Fair 1930 96 10,474
WALNUT CREEK TRIBUTARY Texas Fair 1930 96 10,474
Walnut Cr Tr Texas Fair 1930 96 10,800
DRAINAGE DITCH Texas Fair 1930 96 7,012
WILLOW BRANCH Texas Good 1930 96 7,012
DUNCAN CREEK Texas Fair 1930 96 10,234
REED BRANCH Texas Fair 1930 96 10,174
KICKAPOO CRK TRIB Texas Fair 1930 96 13,836
BAILEY BR KICKAPOO CRK Texas Fair 1930 96 11,642
KICKAPOO CR REL #2 Texas Fair 1930 96 5,945
KICKAPOO CREEK Texas Fair 1930 96 5,945
KICKAPOO CREEK RELIEF #3 Texas Fair 1930 96 7,374
NECHES RIVER RELIEF Texas Fair 1930 96 22,859
Railroad (UP) Texas Fair 1930 96 6,001
LITTLE DRY CREEK Texas Fair 1930 96 3,930
NORTH TWIN CREEK Texas Fair 1930 96 3,930
SOUTH TWIN CREEK Texas Fair 1930 96 6,090
CLEAR CREEK Texas Fair 1930 96 7,294
LARUE BRANCH Texas Fair 1930 96 13,135
CANEY CREEK RELIEF Texas Fair 1930 96 6,000
CANEY CREEK Texas Fair 1930 96 6,000
CANEY CREEK TRIBUTARY Texas Fair 1930 96 13,135
MILL BR CADDO CRK Texas Good 1930 96 4,328
DUTCH BRANCH Texas Fair 1930 96 2,905
BROMLEY CR Texas Fair 1930 96 720
NECHES RIVER Texas Fair 1930 96 2,535
PRAIRIE CR TR Texas Fair 1930 96 77

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.