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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAVER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 958 |
| LITTLE WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 27,380 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 5,249 |
| ESCONDIDO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 70,701 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 170,286 |
| YORK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 66,706 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 112,918 |
| YORK CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 93,000 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 10,888 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 53,260 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 287 |
| SANTA CLARA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 179 |
| BUZZARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 55,363 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,515 |
| GUADALUPE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,513 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 6,513 |
| WALNUT BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,878 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 9,917 |
| BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,496 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,542 |
| NORTH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,542 |
| NORTH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,542 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,460 |
| HOLIDAY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 900 |
| LITTLE JOSHUA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 10 |
| EASTER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,450 |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,228 |
| SUNSET CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 17,760 |
| GOAT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 18,547 |
| DIETERT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 18,995 |
| TOWN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 16,289 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 5,411 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,999 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,999 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20,929 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 100 |
| NUECES RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,256 |
| NUECES RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,256 |
| BLANCO RIVER | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 7,275 |
| SABINAL RIVER | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 8,800 |
| DRY FRIO RIVER | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,435 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,435 |
| KINCAID DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,435 |
| ROSE DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,435 |
| DEEP CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,435 |
| BRYSON DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,435 |
| NATHO DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,811 |
| LEONA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,105 |
| LEONA RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,811 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,745 |
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.