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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 12,022 |
| MESQUITE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,071 |
| LITTLE BUFFALO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 24,784 |
| SWAMPOODLE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 6,035 |
| WEBSTER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,954 |
| WARDS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 7,871 |
| SEWELL CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 7,871 |
| COLD WATER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,683 |
| POTTERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,683 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 8,493 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,438 |
| EIGHTMILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,438 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,438 |
| EVANS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,500 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,538 |
| CLARK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,155 |
| LONGSTON BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,745 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,886 |
| BARNES BR | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,360 |
| LOUIS CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| E FORK LONG ISLAND BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,121 |
| MERCEDES MAIN CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,779 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 400 |
| ARROYO MORENOS WEST | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 79 |
| Arroyo Salado | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,424 |
| ROSITA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,474 |
| W FORK SAN FELIPE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 22,110 |
| E FORK SAN FELIPE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 18,838 |
| CALAVERAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 18,394 |
| CALAVERAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 18,394 |
| SAN FELIPE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,607 |
| SAN FELIPE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,392 |
| BERRY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 333 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| BERRY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| GAP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| BERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| HONEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,708 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,663 |
| INDIAN CREEK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| HOME CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| HOME CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| MUD CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,672 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,431 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 353 |
| S FORK LEON DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| S FORK LEON DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| HEATLEY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,984 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,984 |
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.