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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEABOURNE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 20,924 |
| SEABOURNE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,296 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 17,541 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 16,907 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 16,907 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 16,907 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 16,907 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 17,346 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10,474 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 10,474 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 12,920 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 12,920 |
| COW GULLY | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 14,762 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10,220 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10,220 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10,220 |
| Piney Point Gulley | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 46,429 |
| BUFFALO BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,380 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,430 |
| DONAHOE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,490 |
| FORD TRAIN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,386 |
| MAREK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,306 |
| Rocky Creek | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,575 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,443 |
| LIME KILN CRK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,805 |
| CABEZA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,897 |
| Kelley Creek | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 3,530 |
| SPRING CRK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,805 |
| SPRING CRK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 13,030 |
| WEST OUTFALL DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 16,042 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 6,574 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 9,345 |
| KCS RR | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,003 |
| JARVIS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,073 |
| MOTT SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,100 |
| EAST MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 6,428 |
| MESQUITE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10,837 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,169 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,783 |
| ROGERS DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 3,833 |
| BANTA BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,801 |
| STUCKENS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,600 |
| SCHNERR CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 3,460 |
| HONEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,460 |
| HONEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,460 |
| BARONS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,659 |
| WRIGHTS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,629 |
| WRIGHTS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,866 |
| OATMAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,114 |
| OATMAN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,333 |
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.