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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEDBETTER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,936 |
| DRY DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,135 |
| SCHNEEMANN DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 111 |
| DRY DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,433 |
| W DUTCH WOMAN DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,433 |
| DRY DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,238 |
| DRY DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,238 |
| DRY DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,238 |
| SEEP DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,238 |
| DRY DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,238 |
| DRY DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,238 |
| DRY DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 4,171 |
| DRY DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,900 |
| DRY DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,900 |
| DRY DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,900 |
| ROCK PEN DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,661 |
| TANKERSLEY DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 4,259 |
| HARRIS HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,936 |
| MENZIES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 705 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 705 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 445 |
| BRANCH OF PAINT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 445 |
| WILLIAMS BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,210 |
| WAGON TIRE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,210 |
| WAGON TIRE CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,210 |
| LOWERY DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,660 |
| DRY LIPAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 83 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| NORTH CONCHO RIVER | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,970 |
| UP RR & SULPHUR DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 13,172 |
| SANDY HOLLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20,214 |
| AT and SF RR Walnut St | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,700 |
| ANTELOPE CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 69 |
| HORSE HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10,945 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 11,352 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,500 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,000 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 7,670 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 18,285 |
| Bird Creek | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 9,099 |
| TRIB OF CAMP CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,015 |
| LITTLE ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 308 |
| LTL ELM CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 308 |
| NOLAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 107 |
| LUNDBERG BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,661 |
| GIBSON BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,661 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,661 |
| MILLER BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,661 |
| HOG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 89 |
| TRIBUTARY OF ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 99 |
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.