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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
Hill Creek Texas Good 1933 93 13,898
Branch Hill Creek Texas Fair 1933 93 13,898
Criswell Creek Texas Fair 1933 93 745
Draw Texas Fair 1933 93 481
SANDY FORK SOUTH RELIEF Texas Fair 1933 93 1,787
SANDY FORK CREEK Texas Fair 1933 93 1,787
SANDY FORK NORTH RELIEF Texas Fair 1933 93 1,787
MULE CREEK Texas Fair 1933 93 636
SANDY FORK CREEK Texas Good 1933 93 815
BUCK BRANCH Texas Fair 1933 93 762
BEE BRANCH Texas Fair 1933 93 747
BALDRIDGE CREEK Texas Fair 1933 93 747
DRAW Texas Good 1933 93 5,252
DRAW Texas Good 1933 93 1,803
DRAW Texas Fair 1933 93 3,262
Slough Texas Fair 1933 93 4,877
Draw Texas Fair 1933 93 2,907
Draw Texas Good 1933 93 2,008
Draw Texas Good 1933 93 2,008
DRAW Texas Fair 1933 93 5,164
COLORADO RIVER RELIEF Texas Fair 1933 93 5,164
COLORADO RIVER RELIEF Texas Fair 1933 93 5,164
COLORADO RIVER RELIEF Texas Fair 1933 93 5,164
COLORADO RIVER RELIEF Texas Fair 1933 93 5,592
COLORADO RIVER RELIEF Texas Fair 1933 93 5,592
SAN MARCOS RIVER Texas Fair 1933 93 2,250
MORRISON CREEK RELIEF Texas Good 1933 93 7,284
DRAW Texas Fair 1933 93 7,123
SALT CREEK Texas Fair 1933 93 7,123
PECAN CREEK Texas Good 1933 93 6,607
DRAW Texas Good 1933 93 6,607
BEAR CREEK Texas Fair 1933 93 5,060
BARONS CREEK Texas Fair 1933 93 9,449
MANCHACA CREEK Texas Fair 1933 93 135,535
SELMA CREEK Texas Fair 1933 93 1,826
DRAINAGE DITCH Texas Fair 1933 93 203,627
CIBOLO CREEK Texas Fair 1933 93 160
SALADO CREEK Texas Fair 1933 93 3,924
DRAINAGE DITCH Texas Good 1933 93 6,386
DRAW Texas Fair 1933 93 11,297
CANEY CREEK Texas Fair 1933 93 120,781
WATER HOLE CREEK Texas Fair 1933 93 112,918
WATER HOLE CREEK BRANCH Texas Fair 1933 93 112,918
DRAW Texas Good 1933 93 105,026
DRAW Texas Fair 1933 93 105,026
DRAW Texas Fair 1933 93 2,339
SOLMS CREEK Texas Fair 1933 93 3,209
CIBOLO CREEK Texas Fair 1933 93 16,900
BEAR CREEK Texas Fair 1933 93 10
LITTLE BEAR CREEK Texas Fair 1933 93 10

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.