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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHSMITH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,244 |
| GUADALUPE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 7,113 |
| CIBOLO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 23,787 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 7,574 |
| RATTLE SNAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 10,785 |
| CHACON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 6,498 |
| BURNT BOOT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,880 |
| FRANCISCO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,880 |
| WEST VERDE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 29 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 12,144 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 7,571 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 8,291 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 98 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 7,869 |
| CANEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 6,342 |
| MESQUITE CR | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 6,122 |
| POST OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 7,826 |
| LITTLE CANEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 35 |
| WATSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 525 |
| LITTLE WHITE OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,276 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,915 |
| GLADE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,840 |
| TROUT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 10,077 |
| PIN OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 12,076 |
| GOODE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 13,004 |
| PIN OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,658 |
| PIN OAK CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,658 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 8,581 |
| ANTONIO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,438 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,890 |
| N BR OF LAS RAICES CR | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,890 |
| LAS RAICES CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,890 |
| LAS RAICES CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,890 |
| S BR OF LAS RAICES CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,890 |
| CUCHARA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,890 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,663 |
| ARROYO PALITO BLANCO | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,663 |
| TEJONES CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,663 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,663 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,608 |
| EAST HOLLOWAY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,250 |
| HOLLOWAY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,297 |
| PECAN BAYOU RELIEF #2 | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,297 |
| PECAN BAYOU RELIEF #1 | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,297 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,297 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,297 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,297 |
| WILLIS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 7,212 |
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.