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.

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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.