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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANTHER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,377 |
| WELCH SPRINGS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 352 |
| GREEN NEAL BR | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 335 |
| PROCELLA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 13,029 |
| CARRIZO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,054 |
| CARRIZO CR RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,897 |
| KING CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,765 |
| LITTLE LOCO CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,199 |
| LITTLE LOCO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,199 |
| BIG LOCO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,554 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10,717 |
| WANDERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 9,002 |
| NACONICHE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10,050 |
| EAST FORK LA NANA | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 9,912 |
| BANITA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 9,912 |
| DEAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,466 |
| SANDY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,466 |
| BNSF RR | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,554 |
| FLAT FORK CRK SLOUGH #1 | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,957 |
| FLAT FORK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 6,957 |
| MARYS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 17,407 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,220 |
| MUSTANG BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 17,630 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 130 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,708 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,708 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,926 |
| Snake Creek Tributary | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,926 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 370 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,808 |
| MIDDLE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,808 |
| US 77 | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,090 |
| Lunis Creek | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,586 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 36 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| S FORK MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| MANAS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,034 |
| SAN MARCOS RIVER RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,250 |
| CALLAHAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,011 |
| SEAL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,927 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,927 |
| SALT BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 400 |
| BARONS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 17,682 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,213 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 8,940 |
| SPRING CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 152 |
| TOWN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 346 |
| BARONS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 999 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 12,647 |
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.