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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 14,318 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 13,154 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 13,154 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 11,547 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 11,329 |
| WEST LELIA LAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,840 |
| EAST LELIA LAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,840 |
| BELL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,642 |
| KILFOIL DRAW | Texas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 11,329 |
| FORK OF BUCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10,959 |
| FORK OF BUCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10,959 |
| FORK OF BUCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10,749 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 285 |
| LITTLE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,462 |
| WEAVER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,720 |
| SOUTH SULPHUR RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,720 |
| RIPLEY CRK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,779 |
| RIPLEY CREEK DRAW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,779 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,027 |
| COBB JONES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,228 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,228 |
| CORNELIASON CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 11,082 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 450 |
| WEST LANGFORD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,830 |
| EAST LANGFORD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,582 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,781 |
| YOUNGS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,781 |
| JAKES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,537 |
| BELL BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 12,194 |
| BUCK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 13,173 |
| ALARM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 14,807 |
| TRIB OF BELL BR | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,931 |
| TRIB OF ALARM CR | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 13,500 |
| ALARM CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 14,807 |
| TRIB OF DRY BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 11,027 |
| SPILLERS BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,008 |
| BRANCH OF KEECHI CRK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 64 |
| VILLAGE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 9,155 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 69,802 |
| ALVARADO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,325 |
| ALVARADO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,398 |
| ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 8,961 |
| BRANCH OF ROCK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 149 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 9,685 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 16,435 |
| CLEAR FORK TRINITY RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 11,958 |
| E FK LITTLE WICHITA RIV | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,523 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,546 |
| GIBBONS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,546 |
| BRUSHY ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,881 |
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.