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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUNTON BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 13,143 |
| PLUM CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 17,584 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 9,096 |
| YARRINGTON BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 126,784 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 12,647 |
| BLANCO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 127,801 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 117,230 |
| LEATH BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 7,639 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 4,676 |
| INDIAN CAMP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,297 |
| LLANO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 263 |
| LLANO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 263 |
| LLANO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 263 |
| LLANO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 263 |
| LLANO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 263 |
| SAN FERNANDO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 27 |
| GAMELS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,653 |
| GAMELS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 338 |
| BOGGY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 17,462 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 795 |
| DRAW | Texas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,224 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,500 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 11,600 |
| UPRR & MCNEIL RD | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 14,500 |
| LAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 13,800 |
| MEDINA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10,435 |
| PALO BLANCO CRK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,720 |
| ALAZAN CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,245 |
| UPRR | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,352 |
| WOODLAWN LAKE DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,140 |
| GUADALUPE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10,302 |
| HUNT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 23,971 |
| LEWIS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 32,463 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 27,675 |
| GUADALUPE RIVER | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 18,633 |
| IRRIGATION CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,084 |
| HONDO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 96 |
| PECAN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,533 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,825 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,825 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,825 |
| SHUTIN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,825 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,825 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 489 |
| JACK GREEN HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 781 |
| TRINITY RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 11,508 |
| RAWHIDE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 12,556 |
| TRIB OF N HICKORY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,271 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 345 |
| BOGGY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 31 |
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.