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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRUSH PEN HOLLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 260 |
| OLMOS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 220 |
| MERRIMAN HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 220 |
| SAN CHRISTOVAL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 795 |
| HACKBERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,050 |
| LONG HOLLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,367 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,033 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 7,955 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,865 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,865 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 5,124 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 420 |
| ARROYO NOMBRE DE DIOS | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,116 |
| TYNAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,775 |
| ELM FORK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,140 |
| THOMPSON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,979 |
| STILL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10,290 |
| CARTERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 22,667 |
| CARTERS CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 17,878 |
| BOWMAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 13,503 |
| SMALL (SAND) BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,225 |
| DRY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,623 |
| FOARDS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,623 |
| UP RR | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,922 |
| Old RR Bed | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 28,710 |
| Dixon Branch | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,982 |
| White Rock Creek | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,588 |
| SUTTON BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,802 |
| MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,193 |
| SAULTERS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,652 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,233 |
| BIG RUSH CRK REL | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 8,530 |
| E FK COW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,451 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,683 |
| DOGWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,713 |
| WARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,378 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,611 |
| HILLEBRANDT BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 39,962 |
| SOUTH MAIN CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,276 |
| E FORK SAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,020 |
| ADAMS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10,193 |
| ADAMS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10,193 |
| PECAN BAYOU SLOUGH NO. 1 | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 23,637 |
| PECAN BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 23,516 |
| DELAWARE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 7,139 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 4,409 |
| BLANKET CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,093 |
| WILLIS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,885 |
| CLEAR CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,170 |
| CLEAR CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,087 |
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.