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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,728 |
| MESQUITE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,310 |
| LAKE HALBERT BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,100 |
| LAKE HALBERT | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,100 |
| MUDDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,206 |
| MESQUITE BRANCH TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,740 |
| RED BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 287 |
| CARLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 48 |
| HAW CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 611 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,113 |
| GRAYS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 13,408 |
| POTTERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,235 |
| GUM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 280 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,438 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,150 |
| ELM BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,651 |
| LONE STAR CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,585 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 180 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,100 |
| Refinery Pipelines | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,625 |
| Refinery Pipelines | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 14,496 |
| Drain | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 14,496 |
| Drain | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 14,496 |
| Drain | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 14,496 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,434 |
| L TARKINGTON BAYOU REL | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,560 |
| W Fork Marsh Branch | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,544 |
| E FORK MARSH BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,544 |
| PHILLIPS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,924 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,725 |
| S FK LITTLE WILLOW MARSH | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,840 |
| DRAIN DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 880 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,788 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,815 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,987 |
| RUSSELL CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,901 |
| ARROYO GARCENO | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 742 |
| NUECES RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,469 |
| MAVERICK SLOUGH | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,289 |
| PENA DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,561 |
| LAS MORAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,476 |
| LAS MORAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 209 |
| 2ND ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| 3RD ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| 1ST RAICES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 16,419 |
| 2ND RAICES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 16,419 |
| LAS RAICES CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| JABONCILLOS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 91 |
| SAN FELIPE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,649 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,950 |
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.