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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MULBERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 180 |
| GONZALES DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,470 |
| GONZALES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 500 |
| GONZALES DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 517 |
| GONZALES DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 820 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,290 |
| GUADALUPE CANYON | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 209 |
| POW WOW CANYON | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,423 |
| BRANCH OF CONKLIN CK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,150 |
| BRANCH OF CONKLIN CRK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,150 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,619 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,210 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,051 |
| SWEETWATER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 999 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 467 |
| BLUE HOLE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 467 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 646 |
| BALLARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 824 |
| BLUFF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 621 |
| BLUFF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 621 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,874 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,073 |
| ROUNDUP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 943 |
| BOIS DARC CR | Texas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 3,060 |
| BOIS DARC CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,950 |
| CANOE LK DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,950 |
| SLOANS CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 2,676 |
| US 69 | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 700 |
| BASSETTS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,311 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,516 |
| SNAKE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,268 |
| LITTLE BEANS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,268 |
| JASPER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,127 |
| TRIB BOONS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,127 |
| BOONS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,117 |
| GONZOLLAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,820 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,820 |
| GOSHEN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 15,615 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 16,012 |
| BROWDERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 22,510 |
| WOODY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,910 |
| COTTONWOOD BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 15,177 |
| W FRK TRINITY RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 29,232 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,066 |
| W FORK TRINITY RIVER | Texas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 10,672 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,426 |
| LITTLE WICHITA RIVER REL | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,255 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,211 |
| TRIB OF GILBERT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,150 |
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.