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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARCELINAS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 5,177 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 5,177 |
| LODI BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 6,776 |
| LODI BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 6,776 |
| DRAW | Texas | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 90 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,756 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,756 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,756 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 15,738 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 7,869 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,869 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 7,869 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 15,738 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,382 |
| NUECES RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,975 |
| NUECES RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,732 |
| SIXMILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,325 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 10,757 |
| BURTON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 21,754 |
| PIN OAK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 23,714 |
| BEE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 48,130 |
| BEE CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 26,230 |
| LICK CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 37,905 |
| SPRING CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 37,905 |
| MILLICAN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 90 |
| JONES CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 12,720 |
| CANEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 6,148 |
| IRON CREEK RELIEF NO 1 | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,553 |
| IRON CREEK RELIEF NO 2 | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,553 |
| BEDIAS CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,553 |
| BEDIAS CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,553 |
| SAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,705 |
| Drain | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 17,260 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,610 |
| JIM TOWN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,610 |
| CORINTH STREET | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 12,108 |
| CEDAR CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 150 |
| SPRR | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,778 |
| TOWN BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 11,101 |
| SEVEN MILE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,567 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,577 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,247 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,704 |
| EAGLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,704 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,602 |
| LAWRENCE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,192 |
| LITTLE CYP BYU REL | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| PLUM CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,653 |
| SANDY CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 79 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 150 |
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.