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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGUILA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,398 |
| CHILDERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,398 |
| BNSF RAILROAD | Texas | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 4,000 |
| BUFORD BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 818 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 788 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 788 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 602 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 788 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 788 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 689 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 689 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 675 |
| PEN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 675 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 222 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 222 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 222 |
| LONGS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 212 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 304 |
| SWEETWATER CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,972 |
| WHEELER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,972 |
| ABANDONED CRIP RR | Texas | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,280 |
| NORTH ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 9,660 |
| ADOBE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,282 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,282 |
| CANEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,201 |
| HUTCHINS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,201 |
| CANEY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,527 |
| POWDER CRK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 15,183 |
| POWDER CRK REL | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 9,110 |
| TRIB OF N BOSQUE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,561 |
| LOST CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 41 |
| SANCHEZ CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 6,935 |
| TRIB LITL GRINDSTONE CK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,839 |
| LITTLE GRINDSTONE CK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 773 |
| BIG GRINDSTONE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 443 |
| WHISKEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 580 |
| Red Deer Creek | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,311 |
| O Laughlin Creek | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 794 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 960 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 690 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 722 |
| Major Creek | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,945 |
| White Creek | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,945 |
| Detoite Creek | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,587 |
| Kiowa Creek | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 757 |
| Drain | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,454 |
| Drain | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,114 |
| North Big Blue Creek | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 6,135 |
| Big Blue Creek | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 6,135 |
| Little Blue Creek | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 6,135 |
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.