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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,991 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,923 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,557 |
| DRY CYPRESS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 13,108 |
| BLANCO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 90 |
| WHITMAN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30,052 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 29,502 |
| SNAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 17,402 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 13,669 |
| HEMPHILL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,486 |
| MORRISON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,486 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,486 |
| DICKERSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,881 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,554 |
| SAN MARCOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 18,225 |
| LLANO RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 317 |
| KATEMCY CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 42 |
| COMANCHE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 31 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15,997 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,144 |
| SHOAL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15,740 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,705 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 15,250 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,316 |
| SHOAL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,367 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 351 |
| ATASCOSA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,587 |
| RUTLEDGE HOLLOW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,007 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,375 |
| APACHE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 23,916 |
| GALLINAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,200 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| SAN MARCOS RIVER W REL | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,667 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,897 |
| ECLETO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,897 |
| WALNUT BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 7,850 |
| CURREY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 5,042 |
| JOSHUA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 252 |
| CIBOLO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 9,717 |
| BORREGO CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| MEDIO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 238 |
| MEDIO CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 238 |
| BLANCO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,643 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,392 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,142 |
| SPARROW CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 5,527 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 158 |
| SAN FERNANDO CRK REL | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,005 |
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.