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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,118 |
| Railroad (SSW) | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 11,653 |
| LOVES BR | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 21,262 |
| WALSH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 21,262 |
| HARRIS CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 6,660 |
| HARRIS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 6,660 |
| THUNDERSTRUCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,838 |
| HUGGINS POND | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,218 |
| RICE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,755 |
| Railroad (UP) | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,416 |
| HORSLEY CREEK TRIB | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,990 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,695 |
| TRIB OF BIG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,695 |
| RED CREEK | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 5,054 |
| ATASCOSO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,438 |
| MILLS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 9,238 |
| EAST TEMPE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 9,733 |
| WEST TEMPE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 6,219 |
| NICIPER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,225 |
| NICIPER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 55 |
| UNION PACIFIC RR | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,661 |
| HARDAGE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 8,312 |
| ATTOYAC RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 8,392 |
| ALLEN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 881 |
| PIGG CREEK | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 697 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 11,070 |
| CANE BR BUFFALO BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 14,181 |
| NAVIGATION BLVD | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 562 |
| STEWARTS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 20,302 |
| LITTLE CANEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 13,511 |
| FOUR MILE CR | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 23,150 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 199 |
| LITTLE BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 43 |
| MIXON CREEK #1 | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 10 |
| PEDERNALES RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 337 |
| DEER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 115 |
| SAN MARCOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 52 |
| SCHOOL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 563 |
| WEST YEGUA CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,383 |
| WEST YEGUA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,383 |
| LLANO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 12,551 |
| NORTH FORK BUTTERY DRAW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 312 |
| LLANO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 52 |
| GAMELS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 984 |
| GILLELAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,656 |
| E BOULDIN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 10,628 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,363 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 906 |
| PECAN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 10,462 |
| EAST FORK SMITH BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 204 |
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.