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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,624 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,292 |
| STEELE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,185 |
| ACUFF BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,185 |
| MILLS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,185 |
| BIG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,814 |
| GENTRY CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,814 |
| GENTRY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,814 |
| Marlin Branch | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 10,252 |
| Trib of Tehuacana Crk | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 19,469 |
| TEHUACANA CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 9,730 |
| TEHUACANA CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 9,729 |
| SHAW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 9,730 |
| Trib Harris Creek | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 8,421 |
| Harris Creek | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 8,421 |
| BRANCH HARRIS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 8,421 |
| Harris Creek | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 11,855 |
| S BOSQUE RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,410 |
| S BOSQUE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,410 |
| CLOICE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,410 |
| Williams Creek Relief | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,093 |
| Br of Williams Creek | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 5,093 |
| PINEY BR W MUD CRK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,808 |
| GLADE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 10,753 |
| WYNNS BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,163 |
| RABBIT CR RL | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 327 |
| RABBIT CR | Texas | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 2,033 |
| PEAVINE CR | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,513 |
| BIG CANEY CR | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,464 |
| DRAKES BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,237 |
| PATTOWATOMIE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,237 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 10,352 |
| JACK CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 9,004 |
| ARNOLD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,177 |
| WHITE ROCK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 4,177 |
| PEACHTREE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,105 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,522 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,099 |
| Ratliff Creek | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 9,064 |
| Wolfpen Creek | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 9,064 |
| McKenzie Creek | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 7,608 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 8,030 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 8,030 |
| BIG BRUSHY CRK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,872 |
| BIG BRUSHY CRK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,381 |
| Indian Creek | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 6,452 |
| Jordan Creek | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 6,452 |
| Smalley Creek | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 7,135 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 7,135 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 13,898 |
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.