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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 5,803 |
| HARMON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 8,767 |
| E FORK SAN JACINTO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 9,922 |
| MILL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,644 |
| SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,560 |
| WOOD BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,627 |
| COE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,627 |
| Bear Creek | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,455 |
| LONG CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,264 |
| STRAIGHT BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 39,382 |
| Straight Branch | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 42,374 |
| Lisbon Creek | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 28,165 |
| Drain | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 28,165 |
| South Fk Fivemile Crk | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 28,165 |
| TRIB OF CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 848 |
| TURTLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,529 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,674 |
| BECKLEY AVE | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 14,026 |
| TRINITY RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,834 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,555 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,179 |
| LONG BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,097 |
| TURTLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 21,111 |
| CEDAR CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 223 |
| TRIB WHITE ROCK CRK | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 4,919 |
| TRIB OF WHITE ROCK CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 6,988 |
| CEDAR CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,798 |
| HICKORY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,536 |
| RAWLINS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,891 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK TRIB | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 15,109 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15,109 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK TRIB | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 10,358 |
| HUTTON BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 26,235 |
| HICKORY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,300 |
| WEST SLOUGH | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 27,805 |
| EAST SLOUGH | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 27,805 |
| HENRIETTA CR | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 27,805 |
| CADE CRK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15,842 |
| HOUSTON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,380 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 56,555 |
| Draw | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,084 |
| EAST FORK TRINITY RIVER | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 33,856 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,005 |
| BUFFALO CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 12,005 |
| POST OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 9,804 |
| NORTH BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,900 |
| PIN OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,900 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,491 |
| CEDAR CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,728 |
| CEDAR CR BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,728 |
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.