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
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.