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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERETT BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 830 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 11,250 |
| MILL CR TR | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,533 |
| MCLEAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,158 |
| GRANNY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,763 |
| ARNOLD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,099 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,966 |
| DICKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,683 |
| COLLINS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,662 |
| BLACK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,207 |
| TANTABOGUE SLOUGH | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,191 |
| BUFFALO BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,994 |
| DEADMAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,185 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 10,715 |
| BULLINGER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 14,368 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 15,203 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,159 |
| ALLENS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 15,203 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 10,715 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,159 |
| Colorado River | Texas | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 4,537 |
| Dry Creek | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,110 |
| Skull Creek | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 7,110 |
| Skull Creek Relief | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,110 |
| Marys Branch | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,484 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,578 |
| IRRIGATION CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 80 |
| LITTLE BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,820 |
| BIG BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,130 |
| BIG BRUSHY CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,747 |
| Pin Oak Branch | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,580 |
| Rabbs Crk & Rocky Crk | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,537 |
| Bear Creek | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,537 |
| Cedar Creek | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,537 |
| Cedar Creek | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,890 |
| Rocky Creek | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 5,650 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 643 |
| SOUR BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 643 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 636 |
| BRADFORD BR #3 | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 636 |
| BRADFORD BR #2 | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 636 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 610 |
| BAY CITY IRIG CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,253 |
| LANE CITY IRIG CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,109 |
| UP RR | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,030 |
| WEST BERNARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,780 |
| ALUM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 11,259 |
| GILLS BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 13,356 |
| TOWN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 199 |
| SEALS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,250 |
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.