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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,962 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,962 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,522 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,522 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,522 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,522 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,522 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 30 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 100 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 57 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 57 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 57 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 2,794 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 100 |
| CANNIBAL DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,810 |
| CANNIBAL DRAW RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,810 |
| SOUTH LLANO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,863 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 4,436 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 4,436 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 4,436 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,436 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,436 |
| VALLEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,097 |
| VALLEY CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,365 |
| LOS ARROYOS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 50 |
| PONY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 10 |
| RED ARROYO | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,727 |
| GIRARD CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 199 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 402 |
| LITTLE DUCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 402 |
| SALT FORK BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 697 |
| NEILS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 7,463 |
| BRANCH OF SEARS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,980 |
| SEARS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 10,001 |
| HOG PEN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,843 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,171 |
| LITTLE COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,171 |
| WATSON BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,171 |
| STRANGE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,171 |
| PARROTT BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,105 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,105 |
| BEEVILL BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,105 |
| S FROST CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,105 |
| FROST CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,078 |
| GRACE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 24,293 |
| HARRIS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 15,165 |
| LITTLE CANEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,080 |
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.