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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,087 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,685 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,685 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,685 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,685 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,170 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,685 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,335 |
| LAKE BROWNWOOD | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,335 |
| INDIAN CREEK DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 50 |
| BULL CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 50 |
| BETTY LOGAN CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 50 |
| LITTLE HAY CREEK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 50 |
| LEON RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,492 |
| WILD HORSE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 20 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 20 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 20 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 20 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 20 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 20 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 20 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 20 |
| NORTH GROESBECK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,940 |
| NORTH GROESBECK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,940 |
| HORSE HEAD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,940 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 349 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 329 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,054 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 214 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 264 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 646 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 646 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 646 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 646 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,092 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,092 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,092 |
| LAKE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,276 |
| BALLARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 728 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 342 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 199 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,001 |
| KENNEDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,614 |
| Long Branch | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 693 |
| TRIB OF GREEN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,258 |
| MCKINNEY BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 7,079 |
| BRAZOS RIVER TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,233 |
| Conner Ave | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,500 |
| TRINITY RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 9,489 |
| LITTLE FOSSIL CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 16,735 |
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.