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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN SABA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 17 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 13,301 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 22,600 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 22,600 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 22,600 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 17,566 |
| ARROYO BALLUCO | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 13,301 |
| RIO GRANDE RIVER | Texas | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 775 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,830 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,777 |
| SHEEP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 395 |
| DRAW | Texas | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 14 |
| MIDDLE SULPHUR RIV | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,274 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 5,639 |
| WRIGHT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,781 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,684 |
| NORTH PALUXY RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 9,205 |
| CROCKETT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 85 |
| HALL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 100 |
| TRIB WHATLEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 20,793 |
| ROCKY BLUFF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 8,281 |
| LITTLE KEECHI CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,433 |
| TRIB OF TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,447 |
| TRIB OF TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,447 |
| TRIB OF TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,119 |
| BRANCH LITTLE SUNDAY CRK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 46 |
| LITTLE SUNDAY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 46 |
| SANCHEZ CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 8,848 |
| BNSF & UPRR | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,906 |
| Brazos River | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 171 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 3,093 |
| SCOTT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 3,093 |
| TOWNSEND CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 3,093 |
| TOWNSEND CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 3,093 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 682 |
| GILBERT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 9 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 2,680 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,359 |
| Drain | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 10,070 |
| Drain | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 10,070 |
| Drain | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 13,595 |
| Drain | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 260 |
| Timber Creek | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 300 |
| CALLAHAN DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,006 |
| Running Water Draw | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 804 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 20,805 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,522 |
| BURNT HOUSE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,015 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,522 |
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.