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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,522 |
| FLAT CREEK SOUTH RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,522 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,533 |
| LONG BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,624 |
| BEARFOOT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,782 |
| BUTTERNUT CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,782 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,219 |
| COW BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,219 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 242 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 37 |
| DEEP CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 39 |
| BATTLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 30 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,449 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,429 |
| CLEAR FORK OF BRAZOS RIV | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,429 |
| ALKALI CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,429 |
| CLEAR FORK OF BRAZOS RI | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,616 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 840 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 976 |
| GYP CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 593 |
| KU CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 991 |
| TONK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,033 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 895 |
| TURTLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 991 |
| LEON RIVER | Texas | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 69 |
| ROCKY CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,292 |
| WACO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 17,388 |
| Bellmead Ditch | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,527 |
| Lucky Branch | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 18,838 |
| Primrose Creek | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 13,223 |
| Tributary Bullhide Creek | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,872 |
| TRIB NORTH BOSQUE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,339 |
| Trib Long Branch | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,339 |
| Trib Davis Branch | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 10,355 |
| Davis Branch | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 10,355 |
| Tennant Branch | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20,996 |
| Trib N Bosque River | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,339 |
| Long Branch | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,339 |
| TRIB TENNANT BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 172 |
| LITTLE TURNPIKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 11,400 |
| KEYES CR | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 432 |
| GUM CR | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 689 |
| WORLEY BR | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 70 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 824 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 824 |
| HORN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 890 |
| CANANT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 890 |
| COON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,260 |
| GUM CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 6,485 |
| WHITE OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,047 |
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.