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
SHOAL CREEK Texas Fair 1934 92 234
SHOAL CREEK Texas Good 1934 92 234
WEST FK OF SMITH BRANCH Texas Fair 1934 92 9,556
DRAW Texas Fair 1934 92 9,556
DRAINAGE DITCH Texas Fair 1934 92 223,597
LIVE OAK SLOUGH Texas Fair 1934 92 1,550
POST OAK CREEK Texas Fair 1934 92 55,455
ELM CREEK Texas Good 1934 92 52,065
ELM CREEK RELIEF Texas Good 1934 92 52,065
BLACKHILL BRANCH Texas Fair 1934 92 46,194
DRAW Texas Fair 1934 92 45,441
LEON CREEK Texas Fair 1934 92 149,520
LEON CREEK Texas Fair 1934 92 37,380
LORENCE CREEK Texas Good 1934 92 138,777
DRAIN Texas Good 1934 92 157,601
ROCKWOOD CREEK Texas Good 1934 92 9,735
SAN ANTONIO RIVER Texas Good 1934 92 9,735
SIX MILE CREEK Texas Fair 1934 92 14,883
LEON CREEK Texas Fair 1934 92 9,207
DRAINAGE DITCH Texas Fair 1934 92 31,775
OLMOS CREEK Texas Fair 1934 92 22,863
GUADALUPE RIVER Texas Fair 1934 92 13,330
DIETZ CREEK Texas Fair 1934 92 94,227
MENGER CREEK Texas Fair 1934 92 16,780
DRY BRANCH Texas Fair 1934 92 2,052
LONG HOLLOW Texas Good 1934 92 2,052
FALL CREEK Texas Fair 1934 92 2,052
HENDERSON BRANCH Texas Fair 1934 92 4,298
BRUSHY CREEK Texas Good 1934 92 4,725
ARANSAS CREEK Texas Fair 1934 92 4,961
DRAIN Texas Fair 1934 92 83,648
ARROYO NOMBRE DE DIOS Texas Fair 1934 92 67
KEECHI CREEK Texas Good 1934 92 2,137
LITTLE GRASSY CREEK Texas Fair 1934 92 100
Mud Creek Texas Good 1934 92 6,351
Mud Creek Branch Texas Fair 1934 92 12,701
SMALL BRANCH Texas Good 1934 92 4,555
CANEY CREEK Texas Fair 1934 92 4,555
SMITH CREEK RELIEF Texas Fair 1934 92 3,959
DEADMANS SLOUGH Texas Fair 1934 92 3,959
CREEK Texas Good 1934 92 3,070
JIMS BAYOU Texas Fair 1934 92 1,804
WALNUT BRANCH Texas Fair 1934 92 1,804
DRAW Texas Fair 1934 92 1,475
JOHNS CREEK Texas Fair 1934 92 1,497
WHITE OAK BRANCH Texas Fair 1934 92 1,903
KEY CREEK Texas Fair 1934 92 2,091
SPRING CREEK Texas Good 1934 92 2,091
KARNACK CREEK Texas Good 1934 92 2,091
DRAW Texas Good 1934 92 208

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.