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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEE PEE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,524 |
| BARNHART DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,433 |
| HENDERSON DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,775 |
| SPRING CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 144 |
| ELM SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 414 |
| DRY LLANO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 25 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,626 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,947 |
| Mexia Creek Branch | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 625 |
| Mexia Creek | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 625 |
| Mexia Creek | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 625 |
| DBL MT FK BRAZOS RIV | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 725 |
| RICE SPRINGS BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 3,490 |
| BUZZARD DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 7,788 |
| ELBOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,730 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 7,813 |
| DUCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 100 |
| SHINE HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,164 |
| SHINE HOLLOW DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,889 |
| SAND DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,227 |
| DEEP CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 5,030 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,227 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,227 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 8,227 |
| DEEP CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 5,202 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 490 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,280 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 425 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 343 |
| Spring Creek | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,789 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,714 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,714 |
| BEE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,711 |
| OWL CAVE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,711 |
| BOULDER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,711 |
| ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 13,738 |
| S GREENBRIAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,651 |
| JACK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,076 |
| WHITE ROCK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,982 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,546 |
| NAVASOTA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 180 |
| Union Pacific Railroad | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 7,301 |
| BOWLES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,306 |
| HUDSPETH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,323 |
| CANEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,266 |
| BEAVER SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 370 |
| COON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,625 |
| SCOOBER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,806 |
| HORSE PEN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 521 |
| DENTON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 521 |
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.