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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Creek | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 6,135 |
| YELLOWHOUSE FORK CRK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 11,843 |
| NORTH SAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,185 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 5,185 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,185 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 5,068 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,185 |
| RED BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,960 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 9,920 |
| SMALL CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 4,960 |
| NORTH SAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,644 |
| SULPHUR SPRINGS DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 34 |
| Tunis Creek | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 34 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 10 |
| BRANCH OF FOUR MILE DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 10 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 7,706 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 7,534 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 7,266 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 20 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 26 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 57 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| Palma Canyon | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,215 |
| Lozier Canyon | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,221 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,688 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,516 |
| W KICKAPOO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,825 |
| COLORADO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,058 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,776 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,776 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,776 |
| JUNIPER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,776 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,776 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,776 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,776 |
| NORTH FORK MULE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,776 |
| SOUTH FORK MULE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,776 |
| CEDAR CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,776 |
| DUCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,462 |
| DUCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,222 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,336 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,336 |
| MAVERICK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,336 |
| HARDIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,861 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,240 |
| PECOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 139 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 115 |
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.