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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.