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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,595 |
| BUZZARDWING CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,595 |
| MIDDLE BELKNAP CREEK | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,768 |
| SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,690 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,384 |
| PLUM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,490 |
| WEST FORK OF POND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,020 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,630 |
| EAST FORK OF POND CREEK | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,630 |
| PLUM CREEK | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 6,620 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 20 |
| BNSF RR & DUGAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 12,154 |
| PARADISE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,456 |
| QUITAQUE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 427 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 860 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 945 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 945 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,522 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 20 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,800 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,330 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 4,877 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 100 |
| DRY DRAW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 680 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 4,418 |
| VOLKMANN DRAW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 4,418 |
| VOLKMANN DRAW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 4,418 |
| BLUFF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,034 |
| MUD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 116 |
| N CONCHO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,827 |
| HUBBARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 8 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 716 |
| KU CREEK | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 765 |
| TONK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 930 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 930 |
| BNSF RAILROAD | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,980 |
| GREENBRIAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 6,651 |
| PEW BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 5,058 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,546 |
| MANOS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 8,000 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,188 |
| HELTON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 634 |
| MOODY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,932 |
| TIAWICHI CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,866 |
| CANEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,662 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,833 |
| PROSPECT BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,450 |
| WRIGHT BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,450 |
| WASSON BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,450 |
| TENNY LEWIS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,377 |
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.