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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREEMAN BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,078 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,078 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,587 |
| ANTELOPE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,829 |
| SALT CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,829 |
| SALT CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,829 |
| FLEMMING CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,185 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,185 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,185 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,185 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,185 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,185 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,293 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,293 |
| WOLF CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,293 |
| BOWIE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,293 |
| LONG HOLLOW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 4,186 |
| MULLINS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 4,186 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 4,186 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,186 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 4,186 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 4,322 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,606 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,606 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 5,518 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 6,562 |
| GOVT. HILLS DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 428 |
| FRANKLIN CANAL | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 285 |
| SKUNK CANYON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 140 |
| ARISPE DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 340 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 340 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 340 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 340 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 340 |
| CAMEL DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 340 |
| SEVENTEEN DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 340 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 340 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 340 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 340 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 340 |
| SIERRA BLANCA DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,280 |
| CHIHUAHUA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,580 |
| CIENEGA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,235 |
| MUSQUIZ CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,235 |
| MUSQUIZ CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,235 |
| MUSQUIZ CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,235 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 732 |
| SAGE DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 393 |
| DRY DUCK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 395 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 14,215 |
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.