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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKY BLUFF CR | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 302 |
| BUCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 302 |
| WORSER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 190 |
| TRIB OF BIG SUNDAY CR | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| BIG SUNDAY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| TRIB OF LITTLE SUNDAY CR | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| BARTON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| TRIB OF BARTON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| TRIB OF BIG SUNDAY CR | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| COFFEE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 17,937 |
| TRIB SYCAMORE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 8,440 |
| HENRIETTA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,105 |
| TRIB OF WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,989 |
| KINGS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10,347 |
| TRIB TO BIG SANDY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,648 |
| TR SPRING CK/PRINGLE CK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,648 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 150 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,867 |
| WEST FARMERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,297 |
| BR FARMERS CK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,297 |
| COPELAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,546 |
| KINGS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 375 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 358 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 358 |
| EAST FORK OF POND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 743 |
| CALLFIELD IRRIGATION CNL | Texas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 448 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 71 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 71 |
| FILIBUSTER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,965 |
| Mulberry Creek | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 277 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,337 |
| Red Deer Creek | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,453 |
| Palo Duro Creek | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,340 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,087 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,114 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,293 |
| Crawfish Creek | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,784 |
| MIDDLE TULE DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 400 |
| MONAHANS DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 12,026 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| SISK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,794 |
| CHERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,794 |
| SALT DRAW RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,794 |
| OAK CREEK BR | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,550 |
| KELLY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,199 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,752 |
| MAVERICK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,308 |
| FREEMAN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,885 |
| DRY DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,885 |
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.