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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HENSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 465 |
| WRIGHT BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 465 |
| GUM RANCH BR | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,247 |
| MILL CR | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,247 |
| ALLIGATOR CR | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,440 |
| STEVE CR | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,440 |
| ATTOYAC RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,292 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,864 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 3,199 |
| AYISH BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,128 |
| SANDY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,419 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 7,914 |
| PUMPKIN VINE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,180 |
| MUSTANG BAYOU | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 23,913 |
| LIVE OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,806 |
| CUERO CRK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,317 |
| CUERO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,317 |
| FRELS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,317 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,317 |
| MCCOY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,684 |
| US 77 | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 100 |
| GUADALUPE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 10,908 |
| BEATTY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,371 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,004 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 835 |
| PRICE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 13,002 |
| BIG ALUM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 9,910 |
| LITTLE ALUM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 9,910 |
| OSTEEN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 9,910 |
| PINEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 196 |
| SOUTH ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 9,259 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 159 |
| PURGATORY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 8,416 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,383 |
| BUTTERY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,708 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,629 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,629 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,866 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,866 |
| BUTTERY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,866 |
| COMANCHE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,569 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 23,522 |
| WILLIAMSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 29,678 |
| SLAUGHTER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 65,675 |
| ONION CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 70,281 |
| WILLIAMSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 50,822 |
| SHOAL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 36,115 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 712 |
| BRANCH OF ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 712 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 416 |
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.