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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 927 |
| W FORK COW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,370 |
| TORONTO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,653 |
| DERIO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,791 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 6,466 |
| FRANKLIN CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 14,794 |
| FRANKLIN CANAL | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,780 |
| SAN FELIPE ARROYO | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,894 |
| PASS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 220 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 220 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 290 |
| ROCK HOUSE DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 30 |
| ADOBE DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 30 |
| MUSQUIZ CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,235 |
| CANYON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| MOORE TANK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 576 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 576 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 576 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 576 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 576 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 576 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 576 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 576 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 576 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 576 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 576 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 576 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 576 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 576 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 576 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 576 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 576 |
| HILL CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,542 |
| DAWSON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,542 |
| TOOTLE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,542 |
| LONG BRANCH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 9,090 |
| TWIN MILL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 9,090 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 7,940 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,526 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,546 |
| HONEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,433 |
| DOCTORS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,168 |
| N SULPHUR RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 868 |
| N SULPHUR RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 868 |
| BAKER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,474 |
| WOLF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,969 |
| LITTLE TIMBER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,969 |
| TIMBER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,929 |
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.