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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GERMAN WATER HOLE | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,000 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,000 |
| HOWARD DRAW W REL | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 124 |
| HOWARD DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| HOWARD DRAW E REL | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| PIKES PEAK DRAW RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 92 |
| PIKES PEAK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 576 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 60 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 60 |
| GURLEY DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,555 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,555 |
| DRY DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 5,254 |
| COON HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,731 |
| DRY DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,337 |
| DRY DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,914 |
| LOPEZ CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,914 |
| DRY DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 6,185 |
| DRY DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,698 |
| BULL RUN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,698 |
| DRY DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,698 |
| NORTH LLANO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,694 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,859 |
| PONY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 26 |
| SIMMONS DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 125 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 841 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 125 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 840 |
| ALLISON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| DEVILS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| GRANGER DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 144 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,458 |
| DRY DEVILS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,726 |
| SOUTH CONCHO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 938 |
| S CONCHO RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 711 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 816 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 828 |
| SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1 |
| SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 18 |
| FROST CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,624 |
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.