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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARTER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 9,848 |
| MULBERRY CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,780 |
| MULBERRY CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,780 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 11,780 |
| CLEAR FK BRAZOS RI TRIB | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 7,266 |
| THOMPSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 24 |
| KILDOOGAN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,120 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,120 |
| PRESTON BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 8,903 |
| COWHOUSE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 15 |
| JACKS HOLLOW CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 309 |
| WHITE ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,178 |
| BIG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 55 |
| Bellmead Ditch | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,390 |
| Primrose Creek | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 14,704 |
| Primrose Creek | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,485 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 70,801 |
| Trib of Williams Creek | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,718 |
| Branch of Williams Creek | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 6,718 |
| Hog Creek | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,718 |
| Trib of Williams Creek | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 5,093 |
| Trib of Williams Creek | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 5,093 |
| Trib of Williams Creek | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 5,093 |
| Trib of Williams Creek | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 5,093 |
| Trib of Williams Creek | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,093 |
| WILLIAMS CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 5,085 |
| TEHUACANA CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 7,949 |
| Cottonwood Creek | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 14,013 |
| Flat Creek | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 21,161 |
| Dry Creek | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,637 |
| Bullhide Creek Relief | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,532 |
| Bullhide Creek | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 7,699 |
| WACO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 22,553 |
| Br Waco Creek | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 18,813 |
| PRIMROSE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,039 |
| CEDAR CREEK SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,731 |
| CEDAR CREEK SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,731 |
| CEDAR CRK TR | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,276 |
| WALNUT CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 13,401 |
| CROOKED CR | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,633 |
| LITTLE ELKHART CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,092 |
| MAYES BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,092 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,928 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,579 |
| BIG CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,068 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 7,651 |
| BRAZOS RIVER REL | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 760 |
| BRAZOS RIVER REL | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 760 |
| BRAZOS RIVER REL | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 250 |
| BRAZOS RIVER REL | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 250 |
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.