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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH BOSQUE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 70 |
| BELL BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 299 |
| GREEN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 386 |
| SQUAW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 130 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 236 |
| ROBERTSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 10,990 |
| MURPHY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1921 | 105 | 20,696 |
| W BUFFALO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 10,112 |
| N FK CHAMBERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 21,242 |
| TRIB TO MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 6,683 |
| MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Good | 1921 | 105 | 3,170 |
| NOLAN RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 1,281 |
| CANTRELL CK/EDWARDS BR | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 1,000 |
| GILMORE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1921 | 105 | 1,000 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 15,223 |
| BARREL SPRING CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 32 |
| BURNETT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 8,320 |
| TRIB OF WILDHORSE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 1,241 |
| BLUFF CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1921 | 105 | 4,072 |
| SAND BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1921 | 105 | 5,622 |
| LITTLE BITTER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 260 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 26,267 |
| E FORK BITTER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 2,980 |
| BIG ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 399 |
| EAST FK DEER CEEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 75 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 192 |
| FROST CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 192 |
| BROMLEY CR TR | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 720 |
| TURKEY CR | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 430 |
| DUCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 1,077 |
| BUFFALO BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 22,950 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 4,012 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1921 | 105 | 2,757 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 8,233 |
| BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 112 |
| MCNEIL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 209 |
| SEALS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 241 |
| BOGGY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 7,564 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 2,048 |
| SANTA CLARA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 11,239 |
| YOUNGS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1921 | 105 | 11,191 |
| GOAT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 684 |
| W PRONG ATASCOSA RIV | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 6,659 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 56 |
| PETRONILA CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 660 |
| PETRONILA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 10,728 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1921 | 105 | 13,823 |
| CARRETA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 7,508 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 14,200 |
| SOUTH WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 748 |
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.