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 | 4,556 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,491 |
| ELM CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,567 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,567 |
| DEES BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,528 |
| ECLETO CREEK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,338 |
| ECLETO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,872 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,775 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,443 |
| McKenzie Creek | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,266 |
| Spring Creek Relief | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,953 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 126 |
| DRAW | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 234 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,020 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,771 |
| MILLER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 5,181 |
| HEARDSDALE SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,415 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,238 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,238 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,238 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,238 |
| ARTESIAN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,238 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,223 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,658 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,545 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,851 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 16,407 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15,723 |
| MONKEY SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 14,169 |
| DEVILS RUN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,085 |
| SOUS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,085 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,286 |
| CHOCOLATE SWALE | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,658 |
| MOODY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,953 |
| SOUTH FORK MOODY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,953 |
| PETERS SWALE | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,433 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,689 |
| NAVASOTA RIVER | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 11,534 |
| BEE CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TEHUACANA CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 443 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 443 |
| CANEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 443 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,136 |
| KEECHI CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,408 |
| HOG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,408 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,151 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,884 |
| IVEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,072 |
| CEDAR LAKE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,072 |
| YOUNGS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,072 |
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.