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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COOPER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 8,393 |
| BIG CYPRESS BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 1,255 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 5,966 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 5,966 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 19,901 |
| GONZALES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 9,104 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 13,537 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 27,692 |
| WEST CADDO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 7,048 |
| WEST CADDO RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 7,048 |
| JONES CR SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 6,515 |
| JONES CR | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 6,515 |
| INDIAN CAMP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 6,820 |
| SOUTH PALUXY TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 6,791 |
| N FORK OF CHAMBERS CK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 4,011 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 3,125 |
| S FORK OF CHAMBERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 324 |
| WHEELER BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1922 | 104 | 1,250 |
| TRIB OF BIG SANDY CK | Texas | Good | 1922 | 104 | 275 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1922 | 104 | 2,834 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1922 | 104 | 2,834 |
| White River | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 310 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 16,390 |
| SOUTH CONCHO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 130 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1922 | 104 | 130 |
| N CONCHO RI & VET. MEML | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 12,920 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 17,461 |
| RED BANK CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 85 |
| SALADO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 3,537 |
| WEST FORK DEER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 75 |
| COLEMAN CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 75 |
| WACO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 363 |
| COON CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,595 |
| SIMPSONS CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 554 |
| SIMPSONS CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 554 |
| SIMPSON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1922 | 104 | 336 |
| RICE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1922 | 104 | 336 |
| WIGGINS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 196 |
| HARRIS CR TR | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 722 |
| RAY CR | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 245 |
| LLEWELLEN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 733 |
| Mill Creek | Texas | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 43 |
| KEY CR | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 685 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 40 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 17,340 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 92 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 92 |
| TRIB OF BIG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 55 |
| TRIB OF BIG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 55 |
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.