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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUGAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,672 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 282 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,106 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,106 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,658 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,860 |
| MILL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,114 |
| LNVA CANAL | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 37,931 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 3,521 |
| WOLF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,362 |
| WOLF CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,342 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,238 |
| NORIACITAS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,776 |
| Arroyo San Francisco | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,578 |
| Arroyo Grullo | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,578 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 7,487 |
| CHAPARROSA CREEK REL #2 | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,997 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,606 |
| ROCKY CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,606 |
| JIM NED BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,606 |
| HORDS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,927 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,715 |
| HAY CREEK DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 100 |
| HAY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 50 |
| MERCER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,066 |
| S LEON RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 869 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 869 |
| PALO PINTO CRK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,769 |
| S FORK PALO PINTO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 30 |
| BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 51 |
| SABANA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 50 |
| SABANA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 50 |
| COPPERAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 100 |
| GREER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 90 |
| NASH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 50 |
| NASH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 50 |
| COPPERAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 130 |
| GREER CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 100 |
| N FORK PALO PINTO BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 200 |
| LAMPASAS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 236 |
| SIMMS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,587 |
| PATTERSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,050 |
| SCHOOL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,219 |
| LUCY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,793 |
| LITTLE LUCY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,822 |
| AT&SF RAILROAD | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,217 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,971 |
| SULPHUR CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 7,467 |
| PATTERSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 25 |
| BARKLEY CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 100 |
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.