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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.