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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECAN BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,400 |
| ALAMO ARROYO | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 735 |
| CAMP RICE ARROYO | Texas | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 294 |
| CORNELIASON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 2,282 |
| SCATTER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 234 |
| RESLEYS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 2,547 |
| PALUXY RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 9,334 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,069 |
| CALL FIELD CANAL | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 9,603 |
| BOGGY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 12,235 |
| SMALL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 12,235 |
| SANDERSON CANYON DRAW | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 401 |
| Bighead Cr | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 12,702 |
| CHAMBERS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 5,370 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 1,863 |
| Bromley Cr Tr | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 500 |
| HAM CR | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 50 |
| BLACK FORK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 11,680 |
| BIG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 3,029 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 2,500 |
| CHOATES CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 7,102 |
| TIGER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,329 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 568 |
| FRIAR CRK | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 9,500 |
| OAXLEY BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 9,500 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 3,687 |
| Cedar Creek | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 5,724 |
| ARTESIA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 139 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 8,451 |
| CANOE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 7,137 |
| RED GULLEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 438 |
| JONAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 140 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 2,221 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 2,352 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 2,352 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 14,018 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 14,018 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 14,018 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 14,018 |
| DRAINAGE | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 4,860 |
| LONG BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 10,902 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 10,902 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 10,902 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 3,450 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 3,450 |
| BERRY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 3,450 |
| S SALADO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 4,170 |
| WEST SALITRILLO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,831 |
| COMAL RIVER | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 8,654 |
| WALNUT BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 11,060 |
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.