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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROOKED CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 52 |
| SANSON CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 151 |
| EAST NAVIDAD RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 183 |
| GOODWATER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 52 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 729 |
| THREE MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 89 |
| BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 253 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 3,425 |
| MILEHAM BR | Texas | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 100 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,875 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 3,858 |
| Frio River | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 940 |
| NASH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 3,450 |
| TOWN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,329 |
| YOUNGS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 11,191 |
| WALNUT BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1922 | 104 | 2,399 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 9,442 |
| LITTLE LIVE OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 9,337 |
| ELM SLOUGH | Texas | Good | 1922 | 104 | 19,140 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 205 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1922 | 104 | 133 |
| EAST ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 133 |
| ELM CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1922 | 104 | 133 |
| BMA IRRIGATION CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 435 |
| OJO DE AGUA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 3,829 |
| JABONCILLOS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 9,304 |
| EBANITO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 9,098 |
| VELEDEROS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 9,098 |
| RADICHA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 9,098 |
| ARANA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 8,391 |
| SAN FERNANDO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 7,830 |
| SANTA GERTRUDIS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 4,150 |
| ESCONDIDO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 2,920 |
| CHILTIPIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 2,932 |
| MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 865 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 2,505 |
| HIGGINS (HOG) BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 6,884 |
| WOODWARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 14,586 |
| MILLS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 29 |
| JUDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 5,860 |
| PECAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 13,475 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1922 | 104 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 2,838 |
| LNVA CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 10,167 |
| WILLOW MARSH BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 8,032 |
| JAMONCILLOS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 600 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 16,495 |
| CARRIZITOS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 10 |
| LOSS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,865 |
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.