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
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.