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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.