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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUEENS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 21 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 44 |
| YORKTOWN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 64 |
| MCCOY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 36 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| LITTLE BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 166 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 41 |
| BOGGY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 41 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 64 |
| BIG BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| GOHLKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 250 |
| LOST CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 27 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 14 |
| GOHLKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 958 |
| EAST NAVIDAD RIVER | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 5,086 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 5,222 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 5,222 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 43 |
| BLACK CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 70 |
| LAVACA RIVER WEST RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,965 |
| LAVACA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,965 |
| Smothers Creek Relief | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,210 |
| PONTON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,120 |
| SPRING BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,403 |
| BOGGY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,115 |
| Rocky Creek | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,537 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,540 |
| N Fork Mustang Creek | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,540 |
| S Fork Mustang Creek | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,042 |
| S Fork Mustang Creek Rel | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,042 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,540 |
| SuppleJack Creek | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,356 |
| Kelley Creek | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,172 |
| PONTON CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| N FORK MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 51 |
| KELLEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 140 |
| SANDIES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| LONG POINT SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,099 |
| MARKHAM IRRIGATION CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,099 |
| WEST WILSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,002 |
| WEST CANAL | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,530 |
| BRIAR CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 5,539 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,916 |
| CASHS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,095 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 397 |
| COLETO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,794 |
| GUADALUPE RIVER REL #1 | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,700 |
| GUADALUPE RIVER REL #2 | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,050 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 84 |
| COLORADO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,796 |
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.