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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHOCTAW CRK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,620 |
| IRON ORE CRK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,585 |
| ACHESON ST | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 852 |
| ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,815 |
| WARREN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,498 |
| LONG BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,578 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 9,071 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,023 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,023 |
| BEE BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,265 |
| BIG BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,265 |
| COON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,265 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,060 |
| DELAWARE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 9,000 |
| GREEN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,612 |
| EAST LAKE DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,612 |
| SCANTLING LAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,953 |
| WEBBER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,953 |
| POLE HOLLOW BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 7,175 |
| HASSLER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 7,175 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 7,175 |
| SIMS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,306 |
| ROUND HOLE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,813 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 10 |
| TRIB TO PALUXY R | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 85 |
| W FORK TRINITY RIVER REL | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,826 |
| LOW BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 7,590 |
| TRIB OF BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 229 |
| BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 1,292 |
| CLEAR FORK TRINITY | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,927 |
| BRANCH OF ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 100 |
| TRIBUTARY OF RUSH CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 588 |
| KEE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 153 |
| KEE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,106 |
| TRIB TO TRIN RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,014 |
| ABANDONED MKT RAILROAD | Texas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 2,523 |
| DRY FK LITTLE WICHITA RV | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,523 |
| BR DRY FK LITTLE WICHITA | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,523 |
| E FK LITTLE WICHITA RIV | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,523 |
| E FK LITTLE WICHITA RIV | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,523 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,320 |
| DRY ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 7,133 |
| SMALL DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 7,133 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,791 |
| MONTAGUE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 11,381 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 11,381 |
| DOZIER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 5,691 |
| TONKAWA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,592 |
| BRANCH OF PECAN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 8,600 |
| BELKNAP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,493 |
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.