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 | Good | 1931 | 95 | 252 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 192 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,252 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 11,020 |
| INGLE DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,020 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 7,420 |
| BUCK CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 900 |
| Rankin Draw | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,958 |
| Rankin Draw | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,858 |
| RANKIN DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,879 |
| KICKAPOO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,240 |
| FROG POND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,240 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,597 |
| SANDY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,504 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,504 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,553 |
| ABANDONED RAILROAD | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,553 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,296 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,330 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,330 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,580 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,330 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,352 |
| CLEAR FK OF BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,352 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,752 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,752 |
| MOSS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 896 |
| PAINT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,134 |
| TURKEY PAINT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,275 |
| LAKE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,242 |
| LAKE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 3,242 |
| LAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,710 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,180 |
| MILLERS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 3,154 |
| RICE SPRINGS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,900 |
| NORTH MULE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,322 |
| MULE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,630 |
| MULE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 4,630 |
| MULE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,630 |
| LITTLE TIMBER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,116 |
| DUDLEYS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 3,622 |
| PAINT CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,526 |
| PAINT CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,526 |
| PAINT CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 3,622 |
| PAINT CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,622 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 170 |
| THOMPSON CRK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,586 |
| THOMPSON CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,645 |
| RED MUD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,362 |
| RED MUD CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,362 |
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.