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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 11,565 |
| LITTLE BRADY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 16 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 3,937 |
| SIMPSON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,606 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,606 |
| SIMPSON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,606 |
| SIMPSON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,606 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,606 |
| ALPINE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 579 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,668 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 9,559 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 14,556 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 14,556 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,760 |
| FABENS DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,430 |
| MUSQUIZ CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,235 |
| KOKERNOT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,235 |
| KELLY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 10,419 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 10,163 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 12,650 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 10,419 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 840 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 400 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 400 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 400 |
| DUTCHMAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 400 |
| CHINA BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 396 |
| CHINA BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 396 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,801 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,920 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,920 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,479 |
| CHOCTAW CRK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,479 |
| TOWN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,657 |
| Town Branch | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,678 |
| Town Branch | Texas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 2,970 |
| Short Creek Branch | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 124 |
| MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,896 |
| LITTLE MUSTANG CRK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,659 |
| GIBSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 120 |
| TRIB OF BIG CLEVELAND CK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| TRIB OF BIG CLEVELAND CK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| TRIB OF CROOKED CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| BR OF TWO BUSH CRK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| NOLAN RIVER TRIBUTARY | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,743 |
| TOWN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,252 |
| MILLING CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 7,117 |
| TRIB BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,698 |
| TRIB OF COFFEE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 320 |
| COFFEE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 320 |
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.