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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELM HOLLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,333 |
| LLANO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,628 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 613 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 613 |
| W WALLER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 14,646 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,535 |
| WEST WALLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,961 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 606 |
| W BOULDIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 25,088 |
| BLUNN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 242 |
| BLUNN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 870 |
| W BOULDIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,877 |
| W BOULDIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,877 |
| STANCEL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,249 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 4,191 |
| RACCOON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,950 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 24,987 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 8,433 |
| COMAL RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 7,930 |
| BIG JOSHUA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 865 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 7,470 |
| SILVER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 6,680 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 5,655 |
| INDIAN HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,655 |
| STEEL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,411 |
| BLUFF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,411 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 4,999 |
| WILSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,999 |
| DRY FRIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,093 |
| FRIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,093 |
| ECLETO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 4,883 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,883 |
| ALUM CRK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,581 |
| S BRANCH ALUM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,581 |
| CLIFTON BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 5,386 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,386 |
| STOCKDALE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 5,924 |
| PAPALOTE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 5,204 |
| BULLSHEAD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,460 |
| RATTA CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 5,460 |
| ARANSAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 185 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 185 |
| AGUA DULCE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,856 |
| AGUA DULCE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 4,269 |
| EL CARO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 7,293 |
| PALO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,149 |
| CHILTIPIN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 5,149 |
| CHILTIPIN CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,525 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,900 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,795 |
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.