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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 90 |
| GREENWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,132 |
| BOYD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,132 |
| LITTLE TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 12,802 |
| BIG CYPRESS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,922 |
| N BLACK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,934 |
| SOUTH BLACK SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,408 |
| BLACK SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,642 |
| LARKIN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,642 |
| WALES BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 7,078 |
| BELL BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 7,078 |
| PEARCE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,473 |
| DILLON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,473 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,349 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,813 |
| LINDSEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,411 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,813 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,813 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,767 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,767 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,767 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,751 |
| CONNEY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 15 |
| ROUGH BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,776 |
| BACHELOR PRONG BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| PANTHER CREEK SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 147 |
| LITTLE HAY CREEK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| LAKE EASTLAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 308 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| GREENLEE DRAW RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,623 |
| GREENLEE DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,623 |
| COLQUITT DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,548 |
| GAGE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,548 |
| LONG DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,548 |
| LIZETTA CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,548 |
| ALAMITO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,623 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,548 |
| MIMMS DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,662 |
| MITCHELL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,662 |
| FOUR MILE DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,662 |
| BOGEL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,398 |
| BIG TRESTLE DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,398 |
| SAUCITA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,398 |
| PERDIZ CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,398 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,398 |
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.