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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELKNAP CREEK TRIB | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,493 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,623 |
| BARREL SPRINGS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,623 |
| LONG BRANCH SALT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,623 |
| SALT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,912 |
| ELM CRK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 682 |
| DENVER TANK DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,431 |
| BNSF RR | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,350 |
| HAMBY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 686 |
| WHISKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 906 |
| Mc Clellan Creek | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 12,354 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 10,160 |
| Patching Creek | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 106 |
| Drain | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 3,063 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 301 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 289 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 289 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 9,608 |
| Abandoned Railroad | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 757 |
| North Palo Duro Creek | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,070 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,699 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 7,520 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,311 |
| NORTHUP BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,127 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,487 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,487 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,487 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,487 |
| Timber Creek | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,089 |
| Timber Creek | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,089 |
| MIDDLE TULE DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 590 |
| SOUTH TULE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 590 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 771 |
| SOUTH TULE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 590 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,920 |
| LOST DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 11,777 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,175 |
| Drain | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,789 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,582 |
| Drain | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,789 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,582 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,582 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,582 |
| Drain | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,789 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,788 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,269 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,515 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,262 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 115 |
| TEE PEE DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,524 |
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.