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
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.