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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E FORK SMITH BR # 2 | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 204 |
| LITTLE BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 928 |
| ATASCOSA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 15,997 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,976 |
| DREAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 11,033 |
| RED BLUFF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,434 |
| SPUR 371 | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 12,433 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 6,619 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,347 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 6,051 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 21,636 |
| SANDPIT CRK | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 23,140 |
| NEDDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,011 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 901 |
| SPARROW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,251 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,756 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,954 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,954 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,954 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,954 |
| HAILEY HOLLOW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,954 |
| LA PARA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,308 |
| DEAD MANS HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,059 |
| MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 4,059 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,069 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,069 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,984 |
| SMALL CREEK | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 14,244 |
| COPPERAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 6,822 |
| JONES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 917 |
| SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,045 |
| BNSF RR & Turnarounds | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 9,983 |
| WHITE ROCK CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 9,060 |
| TURTLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 412 |
| TEN MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 25 |
| BIG HIGH POINT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 13,288 |
| LITTLE HIGH POINT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 13,046 |
| BACHELOR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,477 |
| HACKBERRY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,071 |
| FROST BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,473 |
| BRIAR CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,411 |
| BRIAR CREEK | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,070 |
| PRUITT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,475 |
| CLONINGER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,563 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,170 |
| BUTLER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,955 |
| BIG SIS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 33,793 |
| LITTLE SIS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 33,793 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,960 |
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.