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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SILVER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 139 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 4,841 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 4,841 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 21,968 |
| White Rock Creek Relief | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 16,010 |
| Drain | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 21,687 |
| Rupards Branch | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 22,446 |
| Smiths Creek | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 20,828 |
| Prairie Creek | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 21,620 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 17,401 |
| TURTLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 15,348 |
| KINGS CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 11,508 |
| LOBO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 9,600 |
| LITTLE BULL CREEK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 50 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 2,322 |
| BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 2,594 |
| ARMSTRONG CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 3,678 |
| COW CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 3,579 |
| WEAVER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 10,599 |
| COLONY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 737 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 246 |
| SHINOAK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1923 | 103 | 246 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 264 |
| HUBBARD CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,771 |
| CAT BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,771 |
| BIG BULLARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,283 |
| LITTLE BULLARD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,283 |
| HAYDEN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,489 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 50 |
| EDDY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 463 |
| BELLEVUE LAKE | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 54 |
| DUGAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 12,979 |
| COW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 848 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1924 | 102 | 848 |
| MIDDLE KICKAPOO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 30 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 2,558 |
| FUZZY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 2,150 |
| INDIAN DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 130 |
| SOUTH CONCHO RIVER | Texas | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 22 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 130 |
| MURPHY DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 987 |
| RED ARROYO | Texas | Good | 1924 | 102 | 19,677 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1924 | 102 | 5,896 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1924 | 102 | 5,181 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1924 | 102 | 2,428 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1924 | 102 | 729 |
| MEXIA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 50 |
| DEEP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 14 |
| DEEP & BRUSHY CRKS REL | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 14 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 3 |
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.