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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.