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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOLF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,166 |
| MILL CR | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,505 |
| GILADON CR TR | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,174 |
| TURKEY CR | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,386 |
| MURCHISON CR | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,342 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 145 |
| BLACK BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 62 |
| KEMPER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,975 |
| PINEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 125 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,175 |
| Coon Creek | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,460 |
| CARPENTERS BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,797 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,232 |
| SPRING GULLY | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 9,445 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 46,415 |
| Houston Ship Channel | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,903 |
| Houston Ship Channel | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,903 |
| LITTLE WHITE OAK BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,630 |
| MOUND CRK TRIB | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,810 |
| MOUND CRK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,360 |
| TOWN BR | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,750 |
| BRAZOS RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 18,519 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,118 |
| LONG BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,025 |
| BRANCH OF SKULL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 430 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 210 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 370 |
| SHILOH CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,179 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,179 |
| WOODS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,179 |
| THOMAS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 377 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 377 |
| SALT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 85 |
| LITTLE SALT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 41 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 159 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 145 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 27 |
| SALT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 41 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 22 |
| NORTH FORK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 339 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 86 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 27 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 52 |
| MCTENNEL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| CABEZA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 39 |
| SANDY FORK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 41 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 26 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 24 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 68 |
| NORTH FORK QUEENS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 41 |
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.