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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
BOGGY CREEK Texas Fair 1936 90 3,078
BOGGY CREEK Texas Fair 1936 90 3,078
BOGGY CREEK Texas Fair 1936 90 203
BNSF RR Texas Fair 1936 90 912
DRAW Texas Good 1936 90 13,246
EAST PRONG OLD RIVER Texas Fair 1936 90 13,246
DAYTON CANAL Texas Good 1936 90 13,246
Caney Creek Texas Fair 1936 90 3,339
Caney Creek Relief Texas Fair 1936 90 3,230
SABINE RIVER Texas Fair 1936 90 3,213
TEQUESQUITE CREEK Texas Fair 1936 90 100
DRAW Texas Good 1936 90 4,458
DRAW Texas Fair 1936 90 4,458
SACATOSA CREEK Texas Fair 1936 90 1,402
DRAW Texas Fair 1936 90 50
TURKEY CREEK Texas Fair 1936 90 27
STEPPS CREEK Texas Fair 1936 90 260
BLANKET CREEK Texas Fair 1936 90 50
BLEDSOE BRANCH Texas Fair 1936 90 50
DRAINAGE DITCH Texas Good 1936 90 1,717
DRAW Texas Good 1936 90 630
DRAW Texas Good 1936 90 1,130
DRAW Texas Fair 1936 90 2,367
INDIAN CREEK Texas Fair 1936 90 2,437
ARMSTRONG CREEK Texas Fair 1936 90 2,437
DURGAN CREEK Texas Fair 1936 90 2,367
DEAD HORSE CREEK Texas Fair 1936 90 50
DEAD HORSE CREEK BRANCH Texas Fair 1936 90 50
SABANA RIVER Texas Fair 1936 90 50
N FORK COLONY CREEK Texas Fair 1936 90 60
DRAW Texas Fair 1936 90 5,159
SCHOOL CREEK Texas Fair 1936 90 5,159
SCHOOL CREEK TRIBUTARY Texas Good 1936 90 5,159
BNSF RAILROAD Texas Fair 1936 90 2,829
DRAW Texas Fair 1936 90 5,095
DRAW Texas Good 1936 90 2,771
NABORS CREEK Texas Good 1936 90 26
DRAW Texas Good 1936 90 2,771
DRAW Texas Good 1936 90 2,771
PRESCOTT CREEK Texas Fair 1936 90 1,189
PRESCOTT CREEK Texas Fair 1936 90 60
NORTH PRONG HORSE CREEK Texas Fair 1936 90 1,811
SLOUGH Texas Fair 1936 90 1,811
MIDDLE PRONG HORSE CREEK Texas Fair 1936 90 1,811
SOUTH PRONG HORSE CREEK Texas Fair 1936 90 1,811
JERRYS CREEK Texas Fair 1936 90 1,811
DRAW Texas Good 1936 90 1,957
LITTLE JACKSON BRANCH Texas Good 1936 90 1,878
BIG JACKSON BRANCH Texas Good 1936 90 1,878
RICHLAND CREEK Texas Poor 1936 90 17

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.